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Very Best of Cannonball Adderley album for sale by Cannonball Adderley was released Aug 14, 2012 on the Universal label. Cannonball Adderley was a fluid but explosive alto saxophonist with a driving, shotgun style derived from Charlie Parker, but with added-in elements of jump blues, gospel, and country, until Adderley arrived at a wonderful signature sound that bridged hard bop and what would come to be called soul-jazz. Very Best of Cannonball Adderley CD music His recording career was woefully brief, less than 20 years, from 1958 to 1975 -- the year Adderley died of a heart attack at the age of 46. Very Best of Cannonball Adderley buy CD music This tight set, drawn from LPs released originally by the Riverside and Fantasy record labels, provides a warm and loose sketch of Adderley's recorded legacy, from 1958's "Things Are Getting Better," which features vibes maestro Milt Jackson, to 1975's "Jive Samba," which features Adderley's ever-present brother Nat Adderley on cornet. Very Best of Cannonball Adderley songs Adderley was a former schoolteacher, and his live shows were often like fascinating little lectures on music and jazz, and when he played, well, that was when he really started talking. Very Best of Cannonball Adderley album for sale That his recorded catalog is smaller than it should have been is a shame, but that it is so rich, joyous, and driving makes it a treasure. Very Best of Cannonball Adderley CD music This set hints at why. ~ Steve Leggett.

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CD Universe Part number	8791391
Label	Universal
Orig Year	2012
Catalog number	0572219
Discs	1
Release Date	Aug 14, 2012
Mono/Stereo	Stereo
Additional Info	Japan; Super-High Material