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• The Cannonball Adderley Quintet in San Francisco, recorded live in October 1959 at The Jazz Workshop and released by Riverside Records, is widely considered one of the most important live jazz albums of its era. Featuring Cannonball Adderley on alto saxophone, Nat Adderley on cornet, Bobby Timmons on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Louis Hayes on drums, the record captures the quintet in top form. The energy is electric, the solos are fiery, and the audience reactionsaudible throughoutadd an infectious atmosphere that enhances the immediacy of the performance.

  The album blends soulful hard bop with gospel and blues influences, highlighted by Bobby Timmons This Here, a track that helped usher in the soul jazz movement. Cannonballs engaging spoken introductions add a conversational, intimate touch, making listeners feel like part of the club crowd. From the joyous swing of Spontaneous Combustion to the blues-drenched You Got It!, this album remains a benchmark for live jazz recordingslively, accessible, and artistically sharp.

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  One of the most exciting live jazz records ever made. The crowd is electric, the band is on fire. DownBeat

  This Here became an instant soul-jazz classic, and the whole set pulses with joy and grit. The Guardian

  Cannonballs warmth, wit, and unrelenting swing are on full display. A live album that feels truly alive. JazzTimes

  This record captures lightning in a bottle. Its what live jazz should be: vibrant, raw, and deeply connected to its audience. AllMusic

  The gold standard of soul-jazz, In San Francisco swings hard and communicates joy without compromise. Pitchfork

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  AllMusic rating: AllMusic users: (191 votes) Read the AllMusic.com review

• Artist: The Cannonball Adderley Quintet, Nat Adderley Label: Original Jazz Classics, Riverside Records, Universal Music Group International Format: LP Units: 1 Country: Europe Genre: Jazz

• A1 A Few Words By Cannonball …. And This Here
  A2 Spontaneous Combustion
  B1 Hi-Fly
  B2 You Got It!
  B3 Bohemia After Dark