 Cannonball Adderley in a 1966 press photo; photo taken around that time Image by Unknown photographer, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Cannonball AdderleyCannonball Adderley (1928–1975) was a prominent American jazz alto saxophonist known for his contributions to the hard bop and soul jazz genres during the 1950s and 1960s. He gained significant recognition for his hit "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy" and collaborated with notable musicians, including Miles Davis on seminal albums like "Kind of Blue." Adderley was also an influential bandleader and educator, leaving a lasting legacy through his extensive discography and mentorship of emerging jazz artists before his death at age 46. (Source: Wikipedia)
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Albums
A Child's Introduction To Jazz
Accent On Africa
Cannonball & Coltrane
Cannonball Adderlay In Person
Nippon Soul
The Best Of Cannonball Adderley
The Spontaneous Combustion
Them Adderleys
Cannonball (1955)
Presenting Cannonball (1955)
Cannonball Adderley And Strings (1956)
In The Land Of Hi Fi (1956)
Sophisticated Swing (1957)
Cannonball's Sharpshooters (1958)
Portrait Of Cannonball (1958)
Somethin Else (1958)
Things Are Getting Better (1958)
Cannonball Adderley Quintet In Chicago (1959)
