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This release presents the complete original album Cannonballâs Bossa Nova (Riverside RLP9455), which was Cannonball Adderleyâs contribution to the bossa nova craze that pervaded the United States in the early 1960s. For this special occasion, he wasnât backed by his usual group, but by an authentic bossa nova formation featuring celebrated Brazilian musicians, like pianist Sérgio Mendes, future Weather Report percussionist Dom Um Romao, and guitarist Durval Ferreira. Two alternate versions from the same sessions, as well as the saxophonistâs earliest existing recording of his brother Nat Adderleyâs âThe Jive Sambaâ âtaped by Cannonballâs regular group (featuring Nat)â have been included as bonus tracks. The latter song would become a regular feature in the quintetâs repertoire.
As a further bonus, we have added a complete session featuring Cannonball (who plays solos on all tracks) and Milt Jackson.
New York, December 7-11, 1962.