CANNONBALL ADDERLEY / SOMETHIN’ ELSE (Blue Note Classic Series)

Description

“Is that what you wanted, Alfred?” we hear in Miles Davis’ unmistakable rasp at the end of “One for Daddy-O,” making it clear that the legendary (and assertive) trumpeter was not just playing the role of sideman on Somethin’ Else, the sole Blue Note album by Cannonball Adderley.

The alto saxophonist was a member of Davis’ band at the time and the depth of their musical camaraderie lifts this session up to rarefied heights throughout, from the breathtaking performance of “Autumn Leaves” that opens the album to the thrilling call-and-response theme of the title track.

PERSONNEL:
Miles Davis – (trumpet)
“Cannonball” Adderley – (alto sax)
Hank Jones – (piano)
Sam Jones – (bass)
Art Blakey – (drums)
TRACKS:
SIDE A
A1. Autumn Leaves
A2. Love For Sale
SIDE B
B1. Somethin’ Else
B2. One For Daddy-O
B3. Dancing In The Dark