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Cannonball Adderley’s “Big Man: The Legend of John Henry”

Richard L'Hommedieu Bob Putignano, Cannonball Adderley, jazz May 25, 2015

Cannonball Adderley’s “Big Man: The Legend of John Henry” www.RealGoneMusic.com 1975’s “Big Man: The Legend of John Henry” was the last album Cannonball Adderley recorded, and was released near the time of his stroke and death at just forty-six years of age. It’s also his most unique musical project composed by the great altoist and […]

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Cannonball Adderley “The Black Messiah” Live at the Troubador – 1972 – 2 CD

Richard L'Hommedieu Black Messiah, Cannonball Adderley, jazz, Live at the Troubador, making a Scene July 31, 2014

Cannonball Adderley “The Black Messiah” Live at the Troubador – 1972 – 2 CD’s www.RealGoneMusic.com The year was 1972 when Cannonball Adderley’s quintet (there were more than five musicians) took the stage with Cannonball’s alto and soprano saxes, brother Nat’s cornet, a rhythm section of Roy McCurdy’s drums, Walter Booker’s bass, and direct from a […]