A new trio recording from tenor saxophonist Odean Pope, which includes legendary drummer Sunny Murray and bassist Lee Smith. This recording features some fascinating music which effortlessly spans a... more

Tenor saxophonist and improvising composer Odean Pope is certainly a player who has long been on the international stage; whether with his own units or with the cooperative Catalyst and mentor Max... more

From a founding member of the 70's band Catalyst to his performances with Max Roach, Odean has always maintained a unique and identifiable sound on the tenor saxophone. On this recording we find him... more

Japanese reissue, part of Enja's 50th Anniversary campaign. Ultra Vybe. 2021.

In the early 70's a band named Catalyst was formed in the heart of the Philadelphia. The core of the group was Odean Pope, Sherman Ferguson, Eddie Green and Al Johnson (who was replaced by Tyrone... more