Cannonball and Organ ... Why?

[Dan Gould]

It's been brought to my attention that despite his exceptionally soulful playing, and doing so in an era of so much organ-based soul jazz, Cannonball never recorded with an organist.

Thoughts? Observations?  Glad it never happened?

Enquiring minds want to know.

[Teasing the Korean]

1 hour ago, Dan Gould said:

It's been brought to my attention that despite his exceptionally soulful playing, and doing so in an era of so much organ-based soul jazz, Cannonball never recorded with an organist.

Thoughts? Observations?  Glad it never happened?

Enquiring minds want to know.

He recorded with a Wurly. Even better!

[JSngry]

Riverside did not really embrace organ. And Capitol was looking for other angles.

[Ken Dryden]

There were plenty of electric keyboards on his later recordings but no Hammond B3. It was his call, perhaps it had no appeal. 

[Milestones]

I see what you're saying, and it may have been intriguing to hear Cannonball in this setting.

I am personally not that big a fan of the organ, and the stuff I like best is organ-guitar-drums.

Also, did Coltrane or Sonny EVER record with an organist?  Did Wayne Shorter?  Jackie McLean, once or twice with Jimmy Smith.  Joe Henderson, I can't think of anything other than Unity.  

 

 

Edited 1 minute ago by Milestones