Julian Cannonball Adderley really needs no introduction to most Jazz fans and casual listeners. He was one of the foremost voices of the alto saxophone, a great bandleader and a great communicator who knew how to bring the real thing to the people. This album, part 2 of our Jazz Show tradition of this time of year celebrating fall and "back to school". Mr Adderley narrates "A History of Jazz" with recorded examples and gives one an overview of the music's development over the years up to 1960. His easy eloquence makes things very clear and makes this album educational and entertaining. It's too bad that Mr. Adderley wasn't called upon to update this type of recording every five years or so but we do have this and it's always worth a listen. Check it out tonight.

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