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Music : Know What I Mean?
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Know What I Mean? by: Cannonball Adderley, Bill Evans |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0025218610520 Format: Enhanced, Original recording reissued Label: Ojc Manufacturer: Ojc Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Ojc Release Date: October 25, 1990 Studio: Ojc Sales Rank: 19901 MPN: 105 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Album Details: Heritage of Jazz Series. Japanese Limited Edition in an LP-STYLE Slipcase Digitally Remastered featuring New Artwork. Limited to 3000 Copies. Amazon.com: Alto saxist Cannonball Adderly and pianist Bill Evans, bandmates on Miles Davis's epochal Kind of Blue, were band leaders by the time they teamed up in 1961 for this moody, yet lyrical, date. Though remastered with state-of-the-art digital technology, Riverside has kept the original artwork and liner notes, maintaining the flavor of this classic jazz LP. Adderly's robust, bluesy tone and buoyant phrasing make for an interesting contrast to Evans's rainy-day introspection. Coupled with the light touch of drummer Connie Kay and the gentle probing of bassist Percy Heath, the music projects a sophisticated and relaxed mood. On the sensitive ballads, such as "Goodbye" and "Elsa," Adderly reveals his after-hours side, reveling in the fullness of his rich sound. --Wally Shoup Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - Cannonball Cools It DownThis is, as far as I know, the final recorded meeting of Cannonball Adderley and Bill Evans, the warmest and the coolest of the Kind of Blue alumni. To throw another quirk into the mix, they're backed by the light and precise tandem of Percy Heath and Connie Kay, making a guest appearance away from the MJQ. This is a nice album, but falls short of classic status in my view. For one, while some of Cannonball's quintet albums around this time period were probably a little too light on the ballads, this one goes too far the other way. The best material is the up-tempo stuff - "Waltz for Debby", "Who Cares", "Toy" - which is just fantastic, and in general none of the rest fit into my "favorite Cannonball ballad performances" list. ... Read More: Rating: - Very nice jazz album - it swings!I've been listening to Jazz heavily for years now, but I just checked out "Know What I Mean?" by Cannonball recently. I don't know why I've waited so long to actually listen to this album, but it was worth the wait. The group just plays so well together and with Cannonball and Evans fresh from their working with Miles it's nice to hear how well they play together. The rest of the rhythm team - Percy Heath on bass and Connie Kay on drums - work very well together from their working with the Modern Jazz Quartet. It's just top notch jazz -- while I'd love to hear Bill Evans stretch a bit more his statements are very nice. His Village Vanguard recordings from the same year is a great example of the best jazz interplay, this group maintains a different ... Read More: Rating: - Great Combo Playing Great JazzThis is a fascinating collaboration. The result is far more rewarding than words can convey. Adderly is playing neither at his most blazing, or his most edgy; rather, he just lays back, relaxes and has fun singing out on some fairly straight-forward, cheerful standards. He occasionally lets his "Charlie Parker" show, but his performance is mostly "engaging". It's also technically wonderful, but the joy of the performance is what holds you. Adderly shows his typical generosity with his guest musician. Bill Evans is just a few months removed from his legendary Village Vanguard performance. He might as well be hours away - his intriguing voicings and sparse accompaniments are very identifiable. However, he is not constantly trading ... Read More: Rating: - One of the finest jazz recordings I've heardI always hope I'll find another jazz album that might hold up to hundreds of listenings, like Kind of Blue and Oregon's Out of the Woods, and here's one for the ages. Not incidentally, Evans and Adderley feature heavily on Miles' masterpiece, and Cannonball wisely took Evans into the studio at Bill's creative peak a year or so later. I was in the midst of a major Evans craze last year, rejoicing in his dozens of high-quality albums, when I came across this relatively unheralded outing as a sideman, a rare event for the master of sublime voicings. Adderley knew exactly what he was doing, as Evans frames each tune so gorgeously that Cannonball's alto never soared higher or sounded better than it does here, enveloped in Evan's classical harmonies. ... Read More: Rating: - A Classic Combination!No jazz collection is complete without this remarkable album featuring two of the greatest jazz musicians of all time. If you liked "Kind of Blue" with Bill Evans and Cannonball, you will also enjoy the soaring and sensual sounds on this cd. It begins with a gorgeous piano introduction by Bill Evans on one of his best original compositions, "Waltz for Debby". "Venice" is equally memorable, and the version of "Nancy" is tinged with a bit of sadness that will leave you breathless. Connie Kay was certainly one of the most creative drummers out there during the 50s and 60s, and his performance on "Toy" is really fun to listen to. A true must-have disc! |
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