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Urban Dreams, is an album by jazz baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams, recorded in 1981 and originally released on the Palo Alto label.

Critical Reception

The AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating “It is a real pity that this session from baritonist Pepper Adams was for a now-defunct label for it is one of his best recordings.”

On All About Jazz, Derek Taylor said: “Pepper Adams’ memory lives on in this immensely enjoyable and easily recommendable album.”

The Penguin Guide to Jazz described the album as “a late, great flowering of Pepper’s talent”.

Track listing:
All compositions by Pepper Adams, except where indicated.

“Dexter Rides Again” (Dexter Gordon) – 6:27
“Urban Dreams” – 4:44
“Three Little Words” (Harry Ruby, Bert Kalmar) – 7:18
“Time on My Hands” (Vincent Youmans, Harold Adamson, Mack Gordon) – 6:55
“Pent Up House” (Sonny Rollins) – 7:04
“Trentino” – 6:51

Personnel:
Pepper Adams – baritone saxophone
Jimmy Rowles – piano
George Mraz – bass
Billy Hart – drums

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Released: 1981
Recorded: September 30, 1981
Studio: Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Length: 38:58
Label: Palo Alto
PA 8009
Producer: Bob Porter