74 Miles Away / Walk Tall
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Cannonball Adderley's alto saxophone defined soul-jazz in the sixties—that warm, blues-inflected tone cutting through funky rhythms with infectious joy—and this compilation gathers five tracks that showcase why he mattered as both a soloist and bandleader. "I Remember Bird" pays tribute to Charlie Parker's legacy while the title tracks "Walk Tall" and "74 Miles Away" embody that sweet spot where bebop sophistication meets groove-oriented soul, built on Adderley's gift for making complex changes feel irresistibly danceable. The quintet format here gives space for the interplay that made his best work so alive: horns trading phrases, rhythm section propelling things forward with relaxed pocket. Whether you're new to Cannonball or returning to his catalog, these tracks remind you why his particular blend of virtuosity and accessibility still feels so natural and inviting all these decades later.
Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz |
| Style | Soul-Jazz |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Description | CD is good VG+. No obi. Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping! |
| Label | Capitol Records |
| Year | 2011 |
| Country | Japan |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
1. Do Do Do (What Now Is Next?) 6:22
2. I Remember Bird 6:56
3. Walk Tall (Baby, That's What I Need) 2:36
4. 74 Miles Away 13:51
5. Oh Babe 5:24
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