Tom 1960 Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 I had the opportunity today catching up on my latest Concord purchases to listen to Cannonball's 1961 release, "Plus". What a great album! While I own at least a half dozen of his solo releases, this album may have jumped to the top of the heap. Cannonball and his fellow band mates are all in excellent form. In particularly brother Nat, who IMO, never sounded better. A few times I had myself saying YEAH!!! That's a big deal for me since I've never been a big admirer of his playing. You also have Wynton Kelly and Victor Feldman on this session. Louis Hayes really does some excellent drum work throughout. I've already played this album twice and can see myself playing this a few more times in the coming days. A real toe tapper/head shaker/finger snappper if you will? I really enjoy this album! Anyone else also own this release and willing to offer some thoughts? If you don't already own this album and enjoy Cannonball's playing, I trust you'll be quite satisfied with this release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Don't know the album, but I heard a track from it this morning on Gary Burton's Sirius show. I enjoyed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stereojack Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 I've owned the LP for many years. One of Cannonball's most overlooked classics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six string Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 I've had the cd for years. Cannonball was an early favorite of mine when I began my "serious" love affair with jazz. His music has always seemed easy on the ears for a newby, yet still very satisfying on many levels once you've been around the block a few times. I haven't played it in a while so thanks for reminding me of it. I think I'll give it a listen tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 I've nothing to add except thanks for the recommendation. I've always been curious about it, and now you've piqued it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free For All Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Some great Cannonball, one of my favorites, up there with "Cannonball Takes Charge" IMHO. I've always liked the first tune "Arriving Soon", also nice takes on Well You Needn't and Star Eyes. Besides the contributions on piano and vibes of Victor Feldman, there's also some great Wynton. How can you go wrong? Hey, I played a gig at Dillard HS in Ft. Lauderdale last week, that's where Cannonball used to teach! This one should have been an AOTW. I give it an enthusiastic thumbs up; get it before it goes away, don't think twice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spontooneous Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Cats around KC who worked and hung with Eddie Vinson when he lived here remained fond of playing "Arriving Soon." I remember Frank Smith on piano and Eddie Saunders on tenor tearing this one up in the '80s. Frank's gone now, and Eddie's too sick to play. But the tune always takes me back. (Check out the version on "Cannonball and Cleanhead" too.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Some great Cannonball, one of my favorites, up there with "Cannonball Takes Charge" IMHO. I've always liked the first tune "Arriving Soon", also nice takes on Well You Needn't and Star Eyes. Besides the contributions on piano and vibes of Victor Feldman, there's also some great Wynton. How can you go wrong? Hey, I played a gig at Dillard HS in Ft. Lauderdale last week, that's where Cannonball used to teach! This one should have been an AOTW. I give it an enthusiastic thumbs up; get it before it goes away, don't think twice! OK, Free........whatever you say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 This is near the top of my OJC list for later this month. Glad to see such enthusism for it. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillF Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Yes, a great album! Nice to hear one of Victor Feldman's lesser known - but still superb - compositions, "New Delhi" (recently mentioned in a "jazz titles from eastern place names" thread). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 As I mentioned in another thread, this album is one of my favorite of Cannonball's primarily because of Arriving Soon. It's a great composition to be sure (another great version on the Cleanhead & Cannonball album)...but this reading of it here borders on magical. This song seems to consistently remain on my mp3 player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Al said my thoughts exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Well, the clips at Amazon convinced me to order it. Lo and behold, J&R had it in stock, so I ordered this and Live at the Lighthouse with the same lineup, IIRC. Will post thoughts when they arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 1960 Posted January 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Well, the clips at Amazon convinced me to order it. Lo and behold, J&R had it in stock, so I ordered this and Live at the Lighthouse with the same lineup, IIRC. Will post thoughts when they arrive. Al, count me as one who'd be interested in your comments concerning the Lighthouse recording. The only difference I see with this recording is the exclusion of Wynton Kelly. Too bad. Again, the real surprise for me on this session is Nat. If this guy played a better session, I'm not aware of it. Great work throughout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 (edited) Well, the clips at Amazon convinced me to order it. Lo and behold, J&R had it in stock, so I ordered this and Live at the Lighthouse with the same lineup, IIRC. Will post thoughts when they arrive. Al, count me as one who'd be interested in your comments concerning the Lighthouse recording. The only difference I see with this recording is the exclusion of Wynton Kelly. Too bad. Again, the real surprise for me on this session is Nat. If this guy played a better session, I'm not aware of it. Great work throughout. Work Song. Probably my favorite album of Nat's! Edited January 21, 2008 by Big Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six string Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 I love Nat's playing on New Delhi. His muted horn and Victor's vibes really set the tone of that song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillF Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Well, the clips at Amazon convinced me to order it. Lo and behold, J&R had it in stock, so I ordered this and Live at the Lighthouse with the same lineup, IIRC. Will post thoughts when they arrive. The Lighthouse album shows the Adderley quintet at their best, IMHO. Victor Feldman plays some sensational piano on his composition, "Azul Serape". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceH Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Tom, I agree with you 100 %----this is a great album, one of my favorite Cannonball CD's. I got it a few years ago thanks to recommendations here or (on the BNBB) and have never regretted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Again, the real surprise for me on this session is Nat. If this guy played a better session, I'm not aware of it. Great work throughout. See here, Tom! http://www.organissimo.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=3197 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papsrus Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 I agree that Plus is a real gem. While I love his playing, I only have a handful of Adderley albums -- Lighthouse, Somethin' Else, Plus, with Bill Evans ... a couple of others on MP3 -- and this is hands down my favorite of the bunch. Really nice energy throughout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillF Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 I agree that Plus is a real gem. While I love his playing, I only have a handful of Adderley albums -- Lighthouse, Somethin' Else, Plus, with Bill Evans ... a couple of others on MP3 -- and this is hands down my favorite of the bunch. Really nice energy throughout. All great albums. Also deserving a mention is Portrait of Cannonball with Blue Mitchell, Bill Evans, Sam Jones and Philly Joe Jones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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