Cornetist
Nat Adderley is in better shape than usual on this spirited live date with his quintet. Utilizing altoist
Vincent Herring (who sounds pretty close in spots to
Cannonball Adderley), pianist
Art Resnick, bassist
Walter Booker, and drummer
Jimmy Cobb,
Adderley is in fine form on "I'll Remember April," "Unit 7," the inevitable "Work Song," and "Autumn Leaves."
Herring has "Soul Eyes" as his feature, there are plenty of witty and informative verbal introductions by
Adderley to the audience about the songs, and the rhythm section is quite complementary. A worthy effort. ~ Scott Yanow