Cannonball Adderley - Cannonball Adderley's Finest Hour (2001)

Once hailed as "the new Bird," Julian "Cannonball" Adderley was in fact not so much the next Charlie Parker as one of the most distinctive alto saxophonists to emerge in Parker's wake. With his remarkable technique, his instantly recognizable sound, and his mastery of a range of emotional expression, Cannonball Adderley made an indelible mark on jazz in the course of his too-short life. This collection of tracks from the early years of his career showcases Adderley the sensitive balladeer, the fluent bebopper, and the soulful blues player. No wonder his influence is still strong.

Tracks:

01. I'll Remember April (DePaul-Raye-Johnston) - 5:35
02. Hurricane Connie (Jones) - 4:21
03. Fallen Feathers (Jones) - 3:48
04. A Foggy Day (Gershwin-Gershwin) - 2:44
05. T's Tune (Turrentine) - 3:19
06. I Don't Care (Bryant) - 2:44
07. Spectacular (N.Adderley-Jones) - 3:57
08. Lover Man (Davis-Ramirez-Sherman) - 4:00
09. Hoppin' John (N.Adderley) - 4:40
10. Jubilation (Mance) - 5:30
11. Nothin' (Kuller-Golden-Borne) - 4:36
12. Jump for Joy (Ellington-Kuller-Webster) - 3:23
13. Limehouse Blues (Braham-Furber) - 4:40
14. Stars Fell on Alabama (Perkins-Parish) - 6:14
15. Work Song (N.Adderley) - 5:16