Cannonball Adderley

Cannonball Adderley (September 15, 1928 – August 8, 1975) was an American jazz alto saxophonist of the hard bop era whose playing combined blues phrasing with bebop agility. After early performances with his brother Nat Adderley in Florida, he led an Army dance band and moved to New York. He launched his bandleader career with […]

Bill Evans ‎– Symbiosis (1974)

Symbiosis is an album by jazz keyboardist Bill Evans consisting of a two-movement, five-part Third Stream composition by conductor/arranger Claus Ogerman. The album was released in 1974 on MPS. Tracklist: 1st Movement (Moderato, various tempi) A1. “Part A” (7:58) A2. “Part B” (5:17) A3. “Part C” (11:43) 2nd Movement (Largo – Andante – Maestoso – Largo) […]

Bill Evans / George Russell Orchestra ‎– Living Time (1972)

Living Time is a collaborative album between pianist Bill Evans and conductor George Russell, recorded with the latter’s jazz-rock orchestra and released in 1972 on Columbia/CBS. Tracklist: A1. “Event I” (3:50) A2. “Event II” (8:22) A3. “Event III” (2:47) A4. “Event IV” (5:30) B1. “Event V” (11:52) B2. “Event VI” (4:13) B3. “Event VII” (2:07) […]