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."

Track listing

 * All compositions by Don Pullen except as indicated


 * 1) "The Third House on the Right" (Alberto Beserra, Guilherme Franco) – 5:00
 * 2) "Paraty" (Nilson Matta) – 9:00
 * 3) "El Matador" – 6:29
 * 4) "Ah, George, We Hardly Knew Ya" – 13:03
 * 5) "Aseeko! (Get up and Dance!)" (Mor Thiam) – 11:59
 * 6) "Anastasia/Pyramid" (Carlos Ward) – 7:06
 * 7) "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