Know What I Mean

Alto saxophonist Cannonball Adderley and pianist Bill Evans were bandleaders by the time they teamed up in 1961 for the moody yet lyrical Know What I Mean. Though it's remastered with state-of-the-art digital technology, Riverside has kept the original art work and liner notes, maintaining the flavour of this classic jazz LP. Adderley’s robust, bluesy tone and buoyant phrasing make for an interesting contrast to Evans’s rainy-day introspection. Coupled with the light touch of drummer Connie Kay and gentle probing of bassist Percy Heath, the music projects a sophisticated and relaxed mood. On the sensitive ballads, such as "Goodbye" and "Elsa", Adderley reveals his after-hours side, revelling in the fullness of his rich sound. --Wally Shoup

Label: Unknown
Studio: Ojc
Released: 1998-07-27
Format: Audio CD