The rhythm section is excellent and Nat”s chops are in better than usual shape

Nat Adderley and his quintet are heard in particularly fine form playing eight lengthy selections. The rhythm section is excellent and Nat”s chops are in better than usual shape. The main reason to acquire this set is for Nat”s storytelling. Monologues between songs have been left intact as he talks about the reason why ”Work Song” is his favortite tune and some other interesting tales.

Track Listing

Disc 1:

• Introduction
• This I Dig Of You
• Commentary
• Soudade
• Commentary 2
• Once I Had A Secret Love
• Plum Street
• Commentary 3
• Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
• Commentary 4

Disc 2:

• The Chant
• Commentary 5
• Unit Seven
• Commentary 6
• Work Song
• Closing
• Jazzspeak

Additional Details

Label: Chiaroscuro Records

Genre: Jazz

Run Time: 105 mins

Release Date: 03/04/02

UPC: 091454033423