Country Preacher: "Live" at Operation Breadbasket

by Cannonball Adderley, Cannonball Adderley Quintet

Overview

Reverend Jesse Jackson gives an inspiring brief speech to open the festivities, and then the Quintet begins with "Walk Tall," a lively jazz/R&B number. Named in honor of Jackson and written by keyboardist Joe Zawinul, the changing tempo tribute in Country Preacher has two contrasting grooves: one's sad and reflective, the other is happy and boisterous. The album tributes Jackson's Operation Breadbasket program in Chicago, IL. Nat Adderley composed "Hummin'," a masterfully executed piece; the Adderley brothers' stinging solos are complemented by Zawinul's sparkling piano play. Bassist Walter Booker shines on "Oh Babe," a vamp that owes more to blues than jazz; and Cannonball sings the bluesy lyrics like he had too much to drink. "Afro Spanish Omelet" has four parts: first, "Umbakwen (written by Nat finds Cannonball's sax at it's inquisitive best. Second, Booker solos the entire three minutes and three seconds of "Soli Tomba." Third, "Oiga" is Zawinul's best solo, and drummer Roy McCurdy plays like a disturbed man surrounding Zawinul's probing electric piano with some imaginative percussion. Last, Cannonball displays well-trained chops on "Marabi" as he battles with brother Nat's coronet. Jackson kicks off "The Scene" while Cannonball gives thanks and group introductions over a roadhouse groove. ~ Andrew Hamilton

Product Details

Release Date:	11/01/1994
Label:	Capitol/Emi Records / Blue Note / Capitol
UPC:	0724383045228
Rank:	86922

Tracks

1. Walk Tall
2. Country Preacher
3. Hummin'
4. Oh Babe!
5. Afro-Spanish Omlette: Umbakwen/Soli Tomba/Oiga/Marabi
6. The Scene

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Cannonball Adderley   Primary Artist,Sax (Alto),Sax (Soprano)
Cannonball Adderley Quintet   Primary Artist
Rev. Jesse Jackson   Guest Artist
Walter Booker   Bass
Nat Adderley   Cornet,Vocals,Synthesizer
Joe Zawinul   Piano (Electric),Keyboards,Piano
Roy McCurdy   Drums

Technical Credits

Michael Cuscuna   Reissue Producer,Producer
Walter Booker   Composer
Queen Esther Marrow   Composer
Nat Adderley, Jr.   Composer
Nat Adderley   Composer
Cannonball Adderley   Composer
Joe Zawinul   Composer
James Rein   Composer
Jim Rein   Composer