Presenting Cannonball Adderley


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. 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.

Reception

The Billboard review in 1955 stated: "This is strong, vibrant, swinging jazz of the moderate-modern school." 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". 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."

Track listing

All compositions by Julian "Cannonball" Adderley except where noted.
  1. "Spontaneous Combustion" - 10:06
  2. "Still Talkin' to Ya" - 8:58
  3. "A Little Taste" - 5:06
  4. "Caribbean Cutie" - 7:06
  5. "Flamingo" - 7:06
  6. "With Apologies to Oscar" - 5:42 Bonus track on CD
  7. "Late Entry" - 3:16 Bonus track on CD
  8. "Bohemia After Dark" - 6:03 Bonus track on CD
  9. "With Apologies to Oscar" - 5:42 Bonus track on CD
  10. "A Little Taste" - 5:15 Bonus track on CD
  11. "Bohemia After Dark" - 5:45 Bonus track on CD

Personnel