Cannonball & Nat Adderley Sextet - Soul Zodiac (1972) [vinyl>flac]

ASTROLOGY, the study of the signs of the Zodiac. How does one rationalize a development with astrological significance? RICK HOLMES, the creator of the narrative indigenous to the artistic creativeness formed in this recording, is a person whose day-to-day behavioral continuity by his own concepts of the influence of the activities of astrological movement. Mr. Holmes, well known in the greater Los Angeles area, is a radio personality who is recognised by various people who have the privilege of being exposed to "RICK'S FAMILY AFFAIR" aired nightly on radio station KBCA-FM. (One of the most important outlets for Jazz and other musical expression, including sophisticated rhetoric, in Southern California.) Devoted listeners to Rick's program are well aware of his expertise with regards to astrology. This recording marks the first effort to broaden any interested audience or to enhance the awareness with regards to astrology or to enhance the awareness of people to whom the soulful exhortations of Rick have never been available. ~ Cannonball Adderley, Liner Notes.

Capitol Records, SVBB-11025, 1972

Recorded in 1972, Capitol Records Inc.

Personnel:

Rick Holmes - Voice [Narration], Writer

Cannonball Adderley - Alto Sax (#A2), Soprano Sax (#A3)

Nat Adderley - Cornet

Ernie Watts - Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Tambourine

Mike Deasy - Guitar

George Duke - Fender Electric Piano

Walter Booker - String Bass & Guitar

Roy Mac Curdy - Drums

Tracks:

A1. Introduction {Adderley, Holmes} (2:59)

A2. Aries {Adderley, Holmes} (4:51)

A3. Libra {Booker, Holmes} (3:17)

A4. Capricorn {Duke, Holmes} (6:04)

B1. Aquarius {Deasy, Holmes} (7:49)

B2. Pisces {Adderley, Holmes, Watts} (3:51)

B3. Sagittarius {Holmes, McCurdy} (5:14)

C1. Gemini {Adderley, Booker, Holmes, McCurdy} (3:37)

C2. Leo {Adderley, Holmes} (2:54)

C3. Virgo {Deasy, Duke, Holmes} (4:23)

C4. Scorpio {Holmes, Watts} (4:12)

D1. Cancer {Adderley, Booker, Holmes, McCurdy} (2:44)

D2. Taurus {Adderley, Holmes} (13:42)

Credits:

Producer - Cannonball Adderley, David Axelrod

Engineer - Howard Gale

Artwork [Direction] - John Holmes

Photography - Rick Rankin

Photography [Body Painting] - Abe Gurvin