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Phenix

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Phenix - Cannonball Adderley

Album Description

Cannonball Adderley's 1975 release, Phenix, is a masterclass in jazz excellence. Released on Fantasy Records, this sublime collection of tracks showcases Adderley's incredible range and skill. With a duration of 1 hour and 12 minutes, Phenix is a generous helping of hard bop, jazz, bebop, cool jazz, and jazz blues, ensuring that fans of the genre will be thoroughly enthralled.

The tracklist is a veritable treasure trove of delights, featuring instrumental gems like 'Work Song - Instrumental' and 'Jive Samba', alongside soulful renditions of 'Stars Fell On Alabama' and 'Country Preacher'. Adderley's unique blend of styles and influences is on full display, making Phenix a truly unforgettable listening experience.

From the opening notes of 'Hi-Fly' to the closing bars of 'Walk Tall/Mercy, Mercy, Mercy', Cannonball Adderley's Phenix is a testament to the artist's innovative spirit and dedication to his craft. With its diverse range of genres and moods, this album is sure to captivate and inspire, solidifying Adderley's position as one of the most beloved and respected figures in jazz.

© 1999 Fantasy, Inc.℗ 1999 Fantasy, Inc.

Tracks

  1. Hi-FlyCannonball Adderley
  2. Work Song - InstrumentalCannonball Adderley
  3. Sack O' WoeCannonball Adderley
  4. Jive SambaCannonball Adderley
  5. This Here (aka: Dis Hyunh)Cannonball Adderley
  6. The Sidewalks Of New York - ArrangementCannonball Adderley
  7. Hamba NamiCannonball Adderley
  8. DominationCannonball Adderley
  9. Seventy-Four Miles Away/74 MilesCannonball Adderley
  10. Country PreacherCannonball Adderley
  11. Stars Fell On AlabamaCannonball Adderley
  12. Walk Tall/Mercy, Mercy, MercyCannonball Adderley
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About Cannonball Adderley

Cannonball Adderley, born Julian Edwin Adderley, was a titan of the jazz world, renowned for his powerful and soulful alto saxophone playing. Emerging in the 1950s, Adderley became a key figure in the hard bop movement, known for his exhilarating performances and innovative approach to jazz. His career was marked by collaborations with some of the genre's greatest names, including Miles Davis, with whom he recorded the classic album "Somethin' Else." Adderley's distinctive sound and charismatic stage presence made him a beloved figure in jazz, and his fusion of jazz and soul music resulted in crossover hits like "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy." Throughout his career, Adderley's music was characterized by its exuberance and melodic depth, making him one of the most influential and popular jazz musicians of his era. His legacy endures through his extensive discography, which spans from the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s, and includes a diverse range of styles and formats.

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