Breakthrough is an album by the Don Pullen-George Adams Quartet recorded in 1986 for the Blue Note label.
Reception
The AllMusic review by Richard S. Ginell stated: "Throughout the record, the band's creativity burns at white heat, making this disc a good first choice for newcomers to Pullen".
Track listing
All compositions by Don Pullen except as indicated
"Mr. Smoothie" (George Adams) - 6:07
"Just Foolin' Around" - 6:20
"Song From the Old Country" - 8:13
"We've Been Here All the Time" - 9:09
"A Time for Sobriety" (Adams) - 9:43
"The Necessary Blues (or: Thank You Very Much Mr Monk)" - 13:35 Bonus track on CD only Recorded at RCA Studio A in New York City on April 30, 1986