Somethin' Else

Artist: Cannonball Adderley
Label: Blue Note Records
Category: Music

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Format: Original recording reissued
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 724349532922
EAN: 0724349532922
ASIN: B00000I41J

Release Date: 1999-03-09

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Tracks:

Autumn Leaves
Love For Sale
Somthin' Else
One For Daddy-o
Dancing In The Dark
Bangoon

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Customer Reviews:

Silky Smooth Sounds for an Autumn Day!.......2006-10-04

I first acquired this album as a cassette and wore it out because I loved it so much. I'm happy to say that sound quality of the cd version is absolutely amazing and crystal clear. You'll feel like you're in the same room with these guys even though this timeless music was recorded nearly 50 years ago! As a jazz musician I know that "Autumn Leaves" has become a song the many people are frankly tired of, but this is the best version you'll ever hear. There is little doubt that Cannonball was the greatest alto sax player in jazz history, and certainly one of the most lyrical and explosive horn players in all of jazz during his lifetime. He shows his incredible range on the classic version of "Dancing in the Dark", taking his playing to unexpected heights. This is some of the most mellow and subtle playing you'll hear from Art Blakey on any record, but he is solid as ever and keeps the band moving right along. "One for Daddy-o" has a wonderful slow groove that works very well. The xtra track has also a very catchy melody. To put it bluntly, no jazz collection is complete without this cd. If I could only take 10 discs with me to a deserted island for the rest of my life this would probably be one of them!

"Allison Uncle" and "Rangoon".......2006-03-26

There are a few reissues of this absolutely great Cannonball Adderley recording. The first five cuts on all the reissues are the same 5 cuts that make up the original vinyl LP. A few of the reissued CD's have an additional sixth cut. The sixth cut was discovered by Blue Note and initially released in Japan in 1982 and given the name "Allison's Uncle" because Nat Adderley's daughter was born on the day it was recorded. Further research revealed that the mystery tune is a Hank Jones composition that the pianist recorded as "Rangoon" with the Gigi Gryce/Donald Byrd Jazz Lab quintet for a Jubilee label in August 1957. Therefore, please be advised that "Allison's Uncle" and "Rangoon" and the same exact cut, just with a different name for the same song. I got this info from the Rudy Van Gelder Edition footnotes by Bob Blumenthal. Tidbits like this are very important to me and thought it might be valuable to others as well.

You will never tire of this.......2005-11-11

The richness of tone and beauty of melody achieved in these sessions is difficult to match. Nothing is forced, everyone takes their turn without any sense of impatience or underlying rancor, yet the performances display an understanding of the opportunity and a sense that judgments will be made regarding the work created here. The result is a piece of art that is seemless, timeless and ever-rewarding to the listener. It is well-recorded and balanced, displaying Alfred Lion-Rudy Van Gelder seminal production values. Cannonball proves himself well-suited to play with the all-stars in this assemblage, but it is Miles Davis who, seemingly without effort, ascends to the top of this marvelous recording. Stands with Kind of Blue, Blue Train, Portrait in Jazz and a few other recordings as one of the high points of the seminal era of jazz.

2 Versions Out There With Different Bonus Tracks.......2005-10-30

As all concur this is a great jazz CD..know that the bonus track Alison's Uncle on an earlier remasterered edition was exchanged for Bangoon on this edition of CD..I guess the better sound here and different track will increase copies sold...why both were not included on this CD is beyond me..The down side of
perfectionists.

Sweet cool jazz.......2005-10-25

As of now 36 customer reviews and an average of 5 stars. Something tells me this is a jazz classic ! The featured quintet is a who's who of jazz greats, check it out. The music stands on it's own merits and would pass any blinfold test by unknowing ears as to it's authenticity and maybe even as to who is playing. Of course on the opening notes of the standard "Autumn Leaves" any jazz aficionado would recognize the essence of the cool Miles Davis's licks. Another standard featured, " Love For Sale, " made famous by Lady Day is more uptempo, not as melancholy as Billie Holiday's version and dispalys a more swinging interpretation. The title track "Something Else" walks the tightrope between hard bop and cool jazz with an affirmative rebirth. Nat Adderly is adept and versatile on this disc, showing his ability to integrate and utilize superb and diverse musicians for a cohesive uniform sound throughout the disc. The bonus track "Bangoon" is a lost treasure revived from the vaults and given the masterful treatment by Rudy Van Gelder. The disc has been remastered to beyond perfection and includes original liner notes and an additional essay by Bob Blumenthal that compliments the original . Great timeless music that has been given the sonic once over for the digital age. Highly recommended to any jazz collection.

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