Ode to Life
# Ode to Life

Ode to Life is an album by American jazz pianist Don Pullen and the African-Brazilian Connection recorded in 1993 for the Blue Note label.

## Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars, stating "The music is more subdued than is usual on a Pullen disc, with the harmonies being less dissonant and the mood often melancholy and reflective but occasionally joyous. This is one of Pullen's more accessible and introspective sessions."

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## Track listing

    All compositions by Don Pullen except as indicated
* "The Third House on the Right" (Alberto Beserra, Guilherme Franco) – 5:00
* "Paraty" (Nilson Matta) – 9:00
* "El Matador" – 6:29
* "Ah, George, We Hardly Knew Ya" – 13:03
* "Aseeko! (Get up and Dance!)" (Mor Thiam) – 11:59
* "Anastasia/Pyramid" (Carlos Ward) – 7:06
* "Variation on Ode to Life" – 6:02

   * Recorded in New York City on February 18 & 19, 1993

## Personnel

* Don Pullen – piano
* Carlos Ward – alto saxophone, flute
* Nilson Matta – bass
* Guilherme Franco – timba, berimbau, percussion
* Mor Thiam – djembe, tabula, rainsticks, wind chimes, vocals
