CANNONBALL ADDERLEY - with ERNIE ANDREWS - LIVE SESSION! 1964 VINYL (FLAC)

1964
Capitol ST 2284
My Vinyl Rip
Front & Back Covers
DR Value 13
FLAC 8 (250 MB)

While Cannonball Adderley is a fine and well-known alto saxophonist, his equal partner on Live Session!, vocalist Ernie Andrews, is a more obscure figure.  Andrews recorded frequently during the late '40s and throughout the '50s, but retained a lower profile during the '60s.  That's one reason why Live Session!, recorded in 1964, is such a special work.  Backed by Adderley, cornetist Nat Adderley, pianist Joe Zawinul, bassist Sam Jones, and drummer Louis Hayes, Andrews' warm, rich vocals offer lovely interpretations of an even dozen songs.  The material cuts a wide swath across non-jazz genres, from the bluesy "Next Time I See You," to the popular "Since I Fell for You," to the fun nonsense of "Green Door."  Although the instrumental work takes a backseat to the vocals, both Adderleys find room to offer pithy solos that spice up the proceedings.  The accompaniment is an active one, too, with intricate piano and horns highlighting and underlining Andrews as needed.  Interestingly, the songs were recorded live on two different dates, two years apart.  The album nonetheless flows as a piece.   AllMusic Review by Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.  

The Tracks:
A1 Big City
A2 Next Time I See You
A3 I'm Always Drunk In San Francisco
A4 Ten Years Of Tears
A5 Bill Bailey
B1 I'm A Born World Shaker
B2 Don't Be Afraid Of Love
B3 Since I Fell For You
B4 If You Never Fall In Love With Me

The Capp/Pierce Orchestra - Juggernaut Strikes Again!

Here's a re-up for our Crypt brother Jazzjet.  You're gonna enjoy this one buddy...

Sooooo...I think most everyone is familiar with Nat Pierce.  It's fair to say that at this point in his career, he has mastered the big band genre.  Pierce spent most of his career being (unfairly) criticized as a Basie clone.  This album shows that he is so much more.  Of course, any big band will give The Count a big healthy nod, but I think between his book and the stellar arrangements, Pierce IS his own man.

The material is what really stands out on this one.  Wonderfully varied and fresh, it's clear the band are stoked to be playing these numbers.  Standouts for me are Buck Clayton's Chops, Fingers and Sticks and the Billy Preston ballad, You Are So Beautiful.

The soloing really moves around from chair to chair.  Capp and Pierce clearly wanted everyone to have a voice.  Check the track listing on the back cover for solo details on each tune.  I give the nod to Pete Christlieb and Marshal Royal, they just sound fantastic and spirited.  Of course the ensemble work is wildly tight and inspiring, a real joy to listen to.  Overall a fun and enjoyable side by a seasoned group of players.  Not a typical big band album by any means.

CJ-183 is of course mint.  Ripped at 24/44.1 wav and dithered to 16/44.1 FLAC...let your backbone slide Cryptheads!!  Enjoy!!

Concord Jazz (CJ-183)
1982
Recorded in Hollywood, CA - Oct/Nov 1981

Frank Capp (drums);  Nat Pierce (piano);  Ernie Andrews (vocals);
Bill Green (soprano & baritone saxophones);
Marshal Royal, Joe Roccisano, Jackie Kelso (alto saxophone);
Pete Christlieb, Bob Cooper, Bob Efford (tenor saxophone);
 Johnny Audino, Frank Szabo, Al Aarons, Warren Luening, Snooky Young, Bill Berry (trumpet);
Alan Kaplan, George Bohanon, Buster Cooper, Mel Wanzo (trombone);
Ray Pohlman (guitar);  Bob Maize (bass).