First Complete, Authorized Release of alto sax giant’s 1972 Olympia performance transferred from the original tape reels recorded by the ORTF and housed in the INA (the Institut national de l’audiovisuel).
Released by Elemental Music in cooperation with the Cannonball Adderley Estate and INA France. Includes an extensive booklet with rare photos; essays by acclaimed jazz author and historian Bob Blumenthal and producer Zev Feldman, plus testimonies by Tia Fuller, Lou Donaldson & Vincent Herring, and a never before published 1983 Nat Adderley interview.
“Cannonball was more than just a musician. He contributed more to the music than just playing great saxophone. His overall band concept and leadership, allowing people within the band to thrive and make contributions that helped to create that special and unique sound, were essential to his success.”
Set 1
1. Black Messiah 20:22
2. Autumn Leaves 13:06
3. Soli Tomba 3:36
4, Walk Tall (Baby That’s What I Need) Into The Scene 5:19
Set 2
5. Doctor Honoris Causa 19:40
6. Hummin’ 8:36
7. Directions 3:36
8. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy 2:58
9. The Scene 1:43
Recorded on October 25, 1972 at the Olympia Theatre, Paris, France, as part of the Paris Jazz Festival.
Alto Saxophone – Julian “Cannonball” Adderley (tracks: 1 to 4, 6 to 9)
Bass – Walter Booker
Cornet – Nat Adderley
Drums – Roy McCurdy
Piano, Electric Piano – George Duke
Soprano Saxophone – Julian “Cannonball” Adderley (tracks: 5)
