title: The Adams Effect
text: # The Adams Effect
  
  The Adams Effect, is the final album recorded by baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams which was originally released on the Uptown label in 1988 following Adams' death in 1986.
  
  ## Reception
  
  Professional ratings :
  
  | Review scores ||
  | - | - |
  | Source | Rating |
  | Allmusic | |
  
  The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states: "Adams still sounded in prime form at the time and, even if none of his tunes became standards, they served as strong and diverse vehicles for the musicians' improvisations. A fine effort by a classic baritone saxophonist".
  
  ## Track listing
  
      All compositions by Pepper Adams, except where noted.
  * "Binary" – 6:57
  * "Now in Our Lives" – 6:56
  * "Valse Celtique" – 5:45
  * "Dylan's Delight" – 6:21
  * "How I Spent the Night" (Frank Foster) – 7:02
  * "Claudette's Way" – 7:27
  * "Now in Our Lives" [alternate take] – 8:44 Bonus track on CD release
  
  ## Personnel
  
  * Pepper Adams – baritone saxophone
  * Frank Foster – tenor saxophone
  * Tommy Flanagan – piano
  * Ron Carter – bass
  * Billy Hart – drums
  