Work Song
Rather than develop a rivalry with his older brother  Cannonball, cornetist Nat Adderley spent most of his first 20 years in  jazz making vital contributions (as soloist and composer) to  Cannonball's quintet. At various points, however, the younger Adderley  reached significant heights with his own outings, including this 1960  gem. Perhaps in search of a distinctive sound, he adds Sam Jones's  pizzicato cello to the frontline on five sextet tunes, effectively  complementing his own glowing cornet and the guitar artistry of Wes  Montgomery. In contrast, he also offers a pair of dreamy ballads with  only Montgomery and Jones (on bass) behind him. Everyone from Tennessee  Ernie Ford to Bobby Darin would cover Adderley's original title track.  Nat's "Fallout," Cannonball's "Sack of Woe," and  Jones's "Scrambled Eggs," all featuring the full sextet, find  Adderley at his funkiest and also showcase Jones's lively cello.-- Marc Greilsamer