Jazz is often seen as complex and intellectual, but for Cannonball Adderley, it was about something much simpler: joy. Known for his infectious energy, soulful playing, and conversational stage ...

As musical dynasties go, it’s tough to top the Marsalis family. Grammy-winner Branford Marsalis, a saxophonist, is currently ...

Swingin' in Seattle: Live at the Penthouse (1966-1967) is a collection of previously-unissued recordings by the Cannonball Adderley quintet captured live at the height of his powers over four nights ...

The great Julian "Cannonball" Adderley rose to prominence in the hard-bop era of the 1950's and 60's. After a successful stint with Miles Davis’s sextet, including being featured on the seminal Davis ...