Cannonball Adderley
The Best Jazz Musicians Of All-Time
Looking for a starting place in your journey into jazz? This list of the best jazz musicians includes some of the essential voices of the genre.
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Features1 month agoBest Jazz Albums: Essential Albums You Need To Hear
Including career-defining sessions that continue to make their influence felt, the best jazz albums of all time offer a wealth of stunning, must-hear music.
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Features3 months ago‘Mercy, Mercy, Mercy!’ How Cannonball Adderley Brought Jazz To Its Knees
Recorded live at Capitol Studios, in front of family and friends, ‘Mercy, Mercy, Mercy’ transformed “the new Charlie Parker” into an unlikely 60s pop star.
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Features3 months ago
Cannonball Adderley: The Importance Of The Jazz Great
The saxophonist's name isn't as known as among non-jazz fans these days, but he should be remembered as a pioneer and innovator.
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Features7 months ago
The Legacy Of Gil Evans: One Of Jazz’s Most Important Arrangers
Gil Evans was one of the most important arrangers in the history of jazz.
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Features8 months ago
The 15 Most Famous Alter Egos In Music History
From country to rock, jazz to hip-hop, these personas embody a specific moment in an artist’s development.
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Features9 months ago
‘Somethin’ Else’: Cannonball Adderley And Miles Davis’ Musical Discourse
Recorded on March 9, 1958, 'Somethin’ Else' features interplay between Cannonball Adderley and Miles Davis. Everyone with a love of jazz should own it.
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In-Depth9 months ago
Blue Note Records: A Short History Of A Jazz Institution
Founded in 1939 by Alfred Lion, Blue Note is loved, respected, and revered as one of the most important record labels in the history of music.
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Features10 months ago
The 50 Greatest Blue Note Albums
Blue Note is unquestionably the most iconic jazz label there's ever been. Here are 50 highlights from the legendary imprint.
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Features11 months ago
‘Mercy, Mercy, Mercy’: Saxophone Man Adderley Fires A Chart Cannonball
On January 7, 1967, saxophone player-bandleader Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley surprised everyone by entering the Billboard Hot 100 with 'Mercy, Mercy, Mercy.'
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News12 months ago
Titles By Isaac Hayes, Beastie Boys Among 2021 Grammy Hall Of Fame Inductees
A musically-diverse collection of 29 singles and albums made the cut.
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Features1 year ago
Still Lost In Her Spin: Nancy Wilson’s ‘How Glad I Am’
On her Grammy-winning album, ‘How Glad I Am,’ Nancy Wilson established herself as a singular storyteller able to switch effortlessly between pop, jazz and R&B
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News1 year ago
Poncho Sanchez Shares Memories, Talks Vinyl On ‘Shoplifting’ Series
The Grammy Award-winning bandleader is the latest guest on ‘Craft Recordings Presents: Shoplifting’
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News3 years ago
Revered, Sophisticated Song Stylist Nancy Wilson Dies At 81
The vocalist recorded more than 70 albums, hosted her own TV series and was a fearless campaigner in the civil rights movement.
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News5 years ago
Revered Jazz Drummer Louis Hayes Signs With Blue Note
Revered jazz drummer Louis Hayes has signed with Blue Note, and will release a tribute album to Horace Silver, with whom he played in the 1950s, in May.
