In the Land of Hi-Fi with Julian Cannonball Adderley
In the Land of Hi-Fi with Julian Cannonball Adderley
In the Land of Hi-Fi with Julian Cannonball Adderley is a 1956 jazz studio album by Cannonball Adderley. It’s his fourth album overall and his third release on EmArcy Records. The band is a nonet, meaning six horn players plus three rhythm players.
The session features:
- Cannonball Adderley on alto sax
- Nat Adderley on cornet
- Jerome Richardson on tenor sax and flute
- Ernie Royal on trumpet
- Bobby Byrne and Jimmy Cleveland on trombone
- Danny Bank on baritone sax
- Junior Mance on piano
- Keter Betts on bass
- Specs Wright on drums
- Arranged and conducted by Ernie Wilkins
Recording and origins:
- Recorded at Capitol Studios in New York City
- Dates: June 8 and June 18, 1956
- Tracks recorded on June 8: 5, 7, 9, 10
- Tracks recorded on June 18: 1–4, 6, 8, 11
Track listing (11 tracks):
- Dog My Cats
- I'm Glad There Is You
- Blues for Bohemia
- Junior's Tune
- Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
- Casa de Marcel
- Little Girl Blue
- T's Tune
- Broadway at Basin Street
- Just Norman
- I Don't Care
Reception:
- AllMusic gave the album 2.5 stars
- The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide gave 3 out of 5 stars
Context:
- This album sits between Julian Cannonball Adderley and Strings (1955) and Sophisticated Swing (1957) in Adderley’s discography.
- The music blends jazz with hard bop influences and features a rich, brass-heavy arrangement.
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