Adderley,Nat Classic Albums Collection: 1955-1962 CD

Nat began the 1960s with one of most acclaimed albums, Work Song (Riverside, 1960). Adderley himself was praised for the lyricism of his playing, while his famous title track would go on to become a pop classic too. Cannonball returned to the fold on That's Right! (Riverside, 1960), an album which saw Nat's cornet curiously fronting the "Big Sax Section". Naturally! (Jazzland, 1961) found Adderley leading a different quartet on each side of the record. In The Bag (Jazzland, 1962) once again featured Cannonball and Sam Jones alongside tenor saxophonist Nat Perrilliat, Ellis Marsalis on piano and James N. Black on drums. For the remainder of his life, Nat Adderley maintained a busy schedule of recording sessions and live performances, often alongside his brother. He appeared on more than 100 albums overall, and in 1975 Nat and Cannonball composed the musical 'Shout Up A Morning', based on the story of folk hero John Henry. After the sudden death of Cannonball Adderley later that year, Nat's career was put on hiatus, but he returned to playing in 1976, and thereafter toured internationally with various groups. Nat Adderley died on 2nd January 2000; he left behind an extraordinary musical legacy, albeit one that has rarely achieved the recognition it deserves. This four CD collection brings together eight original Nat Adderley albums from the great musician's golden years. Showcasing perfectly Nat's innovative and versatile style, this lovingly remastered set serves as a timely reminder of this jazz legend's finest work.

1. Watermelon 2. Little Joanie Walks 3. Two Brothers 4. I Should Care 5. Crazy Baby 6. New Arrivals 7. Sun Dance 8. Fort Lauderdale 9. Friday Nite 10. Blues for Bohemia 11. #251 12. Sam's Tune 13. Bimini 14. The Fat Man 15. Sermonette 16. Jackleg 17. The Nearness of You 18. Ratter's Groove 19. Hayseed 20. Sister Caroline 21. Well, You Needn't 22. Don't Get Around Much Anymore 23. I've Got Plenty O' Nuttin' 24. Branching Out 25. I Never Knew I Could Love Anybody 26. Warm Blue Stream 27. Blue Concept 28. Little Miss 29. Israel 30. What Next' 31. Moving 32. Blue Brass Groove 33. Accents 34. Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child 35. Work Song 36. Pretty Memory 37. I've Got a Crush on You 38. Mean to Me 39. Fallout 40. Sack of Woe 41. My Heart Stood Still 42. Violets for Your Furs 43. Scrambled Eggs 44. The Old Country 45. Chordnation 46. The Folks Who Live on the Hill 47. Tadd 48. You Leave Me Breathless 49. Night After Night 50. E.S.P 51. That's Right! 52. Naturally 53. Seventh Son 54. Love Letters 55. This Man's Dream 56. Chloe 57. Images 58. Oleo 59. Scotch and Water 60. In the Bag 61. Sister Wilson 62. R.S.V.P 63. Low Brown 64. Mozart-In' 65. New Arrival 66. Chatterbo