Save Your Love For Me/Teaneck/Never Will I Marry/I Can’t Get Started/The Old Country/One Man’s Dream/ Happy Talk/Never Say Yes/The Masquerade Is Over/Unit 7/A Sleepin’ Bee
Nancy Wilson/Cannonball Adderley was a unique collaboration between rising young vocalist Nancy Wilson and jazz stalwart Cannonball Adderley and his band. (US:30)
“This might be the only vocal jazz album I've ever paid for, and I don't regret it. Nancy Wilson...well, what can you say? She's expressive, flexible, energetic, dynamic, and, unlike many other jazz vocalists, her voice is pleasant to listen to.”
“Nancy doesn't just accompany or merely sing along with the Adderley band. Rather, she joins, then attend, then blends, automatically and easily, and climactically complements the sultry and teasing saxophone riffs and solos."
“Cannonball is his usual joyful self, the rest of the band are great, and Nancy Wilson is right on the money and very expressive.”
“Nancy Wilson's voice is like silk, and she is the highlight of the LP. The Masquerade Is Over is the runaway song. The instrumental tracks are excellent as well - the Adderley brothers harmonize well together, and there's a good mixture of swingin' and relaxing music. You can't go wrong with this.”
“The choice of songs is not perfect, but most of the music on this album is good and some is marvellous. On several tracks, Nancy doesn’t sing. On One Man's Dream and Unit 7, the band swings and features Cannonball and others with nice solos. But the best tracks are those with Cannonball and Nancy together.”
“Nancy Wilson's best set on record. The combination of Cannonball, Nat and the inspiring rhythm makes for an historical performance. Pure passion and emotion shoot out at you with some heart-felt renditions.”
“One of the top albums of all time, Cannonball pulls Nancy Wilson to the heights of her singing career. This is a must have recording.”
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