Cannonball Adderley

[mgraham333]

What's the scoop on "Nancy Wilson & Cannonball Adderley"?

Stone classic. Buy it YESTERDAY.

I bought it today, is that ok?

Let me answer my own question. It's more than OK. It's pretty dang good. Nancy Wilson has a great voice and the Adderleys (yep, brother Nat is there too) are in fine form.

The first 7 of 12 tracks have Nancy Wilson and the rest have:

Cannonball, alto

Nat, cornet

Joe Zawinul, piano

Sam Jones, bass

Louis Hayes, drums

[DrJ]

I agree with the high regard for the Wilson/Adderly album, it's a doozy from start to finish. NOT merely a formula ballads album, that much is for sure. Truly varied, with some wonderful arrangements. I've always absolutely loved the version of "Never Will I Marry" on this recording, a really interesting tune structurally that is given the kind of regal treatment it deserves.

Edited October 3, 2003 by DrJ

[Jim Alfredson]

I played that record for my wife on our first date. She loves it and so do I!

[Sundog]

Yet another case of, why didn't I buy this album sooner? Great album!

[ejp626]

I'll reach for "Know What I Mean" if I'm in the mood for Bill Evans, but not if I'm in the mood for Cannonball, if you know what I mean...

Ok, digging up this thread. I'm trying to understand what OK means in the somewhat cryptic liner notes to the 2001 edition. Both tracks of "Know What I mean" are noted as bonus tracks (well, only on the back liner tray). Not that I am all that bound to the past, but this would suggest there is no way to recreate the original LP if one chose to. Some version of "Know what I mean" ended the original LP, but then on this CD, there is a different version (less edited version of the original track?) and a different take? Or track 8 is basically the LP version? Maybe I am just thinking about this too hard. You know what I mean?

Edited March 12, 2012 by ejp626

[mjzee]

I once owned a later Cannonball Capitol album called "The Happy People." Really nice Brazilian date (David Axelrod production) with George Duke, Airto and Flora Purim, along with Cannon's regular band. I've regretted selling the LP, and have not seen it reissued on CD.

[paul secor]

I'll reach for "Know What I Mean" if I'm in the mood for Bill Evans, but not if I'm in the mood for Cannonball, if you know what I mean...

Ok, digging up this thread. I'm trying to understand what OK means in the somewhat cryptic liner notes to the 2001 edition. Both tracks of "Know What I mean" are noted as bonus tracks (well, only on the back liner tray). Not that I am all that bound to the past, but this would suggest there is no way to recreate the original LP if one chose to. Some version of "Know what I mean" ended the original LP, but then on this CD, there is a different version (less edited version of the original track?) and a different take? Or track 8 is basically the LP version? Maybe I am just thinking about this too hard. You know what I mean?

Idon't have the 2001 version, but I believe that the March 13, 1961 take of "Know What I Mean" (4:55 on the CD; 4:51 on the LP) was included on the original LP. The January 27,1961 version of "Know What I Mean" (7:01 on the CD) is an added track on CD.

[jazzbo]

I once owned a later Cannonball Capitol album called "The Happy People." Really nice Brazilian date (David Axelrod production) with George Duke, Airto and Flora Purim, along with Cannon's regular band. I've regretted selling the LP, and have not seen it reissued on CD.

I agree, this is a nice one. There is hope that there is a chance it may come out from Japan in the next few years, as they seem finally to be releasing Capitol Cannonball dates not yet on cd.

[shaft]

For some later great "70s fusion" Adderley I would like to recommend "Phenix". That's a great Double LP or Single CD.

[ejp626]

I don't have the 2001 version, but I believe that the March 13, 1961 take of "Know What I Mean" (4:55 on the CD; 4:51 on the LP) was included on the original LP. The January 27,1961 version of "Know What I Mean" (7:01 on the CD) is an added track on CD.

Thanks.

[Leroy Bad]

Early one morning in 2009, I heard Nat Adderley's Jive Samba on the radio.

It took me almost 3 months to track down the exact recording. I found it on the live album Cannonball Adderley Sextet: Lugano, 1963.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHFn0vHF6-c

This was the single album that got me interested in jazz, and I love just about every other album he's done with this sextet, featureing Nat Adderley, Yusef Lateef, Joe Zawinul, Sam Jones, and Louis Hayes.

Edited April 6, 2012 by Leroy Bad

[Shawn]

The Cannonball Adderley Sextet recordings are my favorites.

[king ubu]

Same here! Fabulous band! Quintessential hardbop!

The Lugano disc is well worth tracking down (officially, TCB is distributed by Amazon, but not all their releases show up there, and many cost half a kidney).

[Free For All]

"Louise Hayes"? Weezie?

[king ubu]

weezie arse?

[Soulstation1]

C-ball's Dizzy's Business is nice

Listening to it on spotify

[Soulstation1]

This one sounds great

[BillF]

This one sounds great

My favorite Cannonball album!

[Pete C]

Same here! Fabulous band!

Or bandS. Cannonball obviously had a strong enough sense of self to hire tenor/flute players like Lateef and Lloyd who could potentially upstage him. For me, Lateef is the highlight of the Jazz Icons DVD.

Edited April 9, 2012 by Pete C

[king ubu]

Same here! Fabulous band!

Or bandS. Cannonball obviously had a strong enough sense of self to hire tenor/flute players like Lateef and Lloyd who could potentially upstage him. For me, Lateef is the highlight of the Jazz Icons DVD.

Well, I was specifically talking of the sextet with Lateef - don't think Lloyd is up on the same level, sorry.

But then I know just that weird concept/musical album (Fiddler on the Roof) which may not show that band its best...

[Pete C]

Well, I was specifically talking of the sextet with Lateef - don't think Lloyd is up on the same level, sorry.

But then I know just that weird concept/musical album (Fiddler on the Roof) which may not show that band its best...

I certainly agree about the relative merits of Lateef and Lloyd at the time they were with Cannonball. Lateef was already a mature player with a track record and was, IMO, of equal stature to Cannonball. But I actually do like much of the Fiddler album. The rhythm section is really tight, and Nat is particularly good on much of it.

[Late]

I've been digging Accent On Africa and 74 Miles Away lately. Joe Zawinul's contribution to Adderley's musical output can't be overstated, in my opinion. (Adderley Plays Zawinul is a great comp. Still available cheaply, too.)

I also think Domination is seriously under-remarked.

[jazzbo]

Amen. Those are great albums (and a great compilation).

[Late]

On 8/28/2003 at 8:22 AM, kh1958 said:

I like one of his late recordings, Inside Straight, a really nice live concert in a studio recording.

I finally acquired this 1973 album. Wasn't on my radar for ... almost forever.

Orrin Keepnews' notes are (not surprisingly) self-congratulatory, though I thought this was an interesting side note to the "live in the studio" production:

"In any event, food (some magic soul food and even more magical brownies, dished up by Spencer Moore, the urbane chef provided by Cannonball), drink, furnishings and people added up to that word they always use to describe good French restaurants — ambience. It was ambient as all hell in there, and you can hear it, and all of us, on the record."

• Cannonball had his own chef?

• And who are "they" that are always describing French restaurants?

The music is tight and fun. Good grooves. Nothing particularly earth shattering, but it's feel-good music nonetheless — especially significant in a time like this. What a gig this must have been to attend. I think Hal Galper is the X-factor here; his sound (different than Zawinul's or George Duke's) makes the record. And Walter Booker's "Saudade" is one hip composition.

[JSngry]

44 minutes ago, Late said:

• Cannonball had his own chef?

For the brownies? Sure!