Walk Tall: Tribute to Cannonball AdderleyEric MarienthalDescription: EDITORIAL REVIEWS An alto saxman of the '50s & '60s Julian Cannonball Adderley was known for his exuberant soul-jazz sound and the inspirational effect he had on everyone he touched. In his 2nd project for i.e. Music Eric Marienthal visits some of Adderley's most famous material - with a '90s approach. This fresh accessible album (sporting cuts for NAC urban AC and jazz radio) features Lee Ritenour Russell Ferrante Jeff Lorber Stanley Clarke and Philip Ingram among others! This product is an authorized manufactured on demand CD-R REVIEW Saxman Eric Marienthal has long been indebted to the spirit of Cannonball Adderley taking cues from the late great alto player's passion for combining jazz improvisation with down-to-earth soul-funk grooves. On Walk Tall (I.E. Music) Marienthal makes the connection more explicit - the album is a fully realized tribute to his hero with warm renditions of seven classic tunes as well as new original songs inspired by Cannonball. Featured on JAZZIZ On Disc is a smoothed-out remake of Adderley's trademark hit Mercy Mercy Mercy.--- JAZZIZ Magazine Copyright © 2000 Milor Entertainment Inc. -- From Jazziz
