Presenting Cannonball | ||||
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Released | 1955 | |||
Recorded | July 14, 1955 | |||
Studio | Van Gelder (Hackensack) | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 70:05 CD release with additional tracks | |||
Label | Savoy | |||
Producer | Ozzie Cadena | |||
Cannonball Adderley chronology | ||||
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Presenting Cannonball is the 1955 debut album by jazz saxophonist Cannonball Adderley, released on the Savoy label, featuring a quintet with Nat Adderley, Hank Jones, Paul Chambers, and Kenny Clarke.[1] A 1994 Japanese CD release also included alternate takes of tracks from Adderley's recording debut previously released as Kenny Clarke's Bohemia After Dark (1955).
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The Penguin Guide to Jazz | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Billboard review in 1955 stated: "This is strong, vibrant, swinging jazz of the moderate-modern school."[4] The Penguin Guide to Jazz states: "Everything was already in place at the time of his 1955 debut with brother Nat playing the eternal second fiddle".[2] The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "Already at this early stage, Adderley was a powerful player with a soulful sound that was almost distinctive."[5]
All compositions by Julian "Cannonball" Adderley except where noted.