Cannonball Adderley - Somethin' Else album for the first time on UHQCD - The Ultimate High-Quality Music Sound!
Somethin' Else is a seminal jazz album by alto saxophonist Cannonball Adderley, released on Blue Note Records in August 1958. It is widely considered a jazz classic and is notable for the prominent contributions of trumpeter Miles Davis, who appeared on the album as a sideman in one of his few recording dates for the label.
The album was recorded on March 9, 1958, at the Van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, New Jersey. At the time, Adderley was a member of Davis' sextet (which had just recorded the landmark album Milestones), and Davis' presence on the album was a favor to his bandmate. Despite not being a permanent working group, the collaboration resulted in a critically acclaimed masterpiece, earning a five-star review in Down Beat magazine.
UHQCD Gold Series Edition Published By AudioNautes Recordings
Somethin' Else is often categorised in the hard bop and bebop genres and is praised for its accessible, bluesy sound and the exceptional interplay between Adderley and Davis. The Penguin Guide to Jazz selected the album as part of its suggested "Core Collection," and it remains a highly recommended record for both new and long-time jazz enthusiasts.
The album features an all-star line-up of jazz greats:
- Cannonball Adderley – alto saxophone
- Miles Davis – trumpet
- Hank Jones – piano
- Sam Jones – bass
- Art Blakey – drums
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Cannonball Adderley - Somethin' Else [UHQCD]
All About Ultimate High-Quality CD (UHQCD):
UHQCD stands for Ultimate High Quality Compact Disc and is a joint development of the Japanese CD replication company Memory-Tech and the Audio Quality CD Company from Hong Kong. Unlike conventional CDs, UHQCDs are not pressed from polycarbonate, but cast from a photopolymer and cured with UV light. Another layer of high-purity polycarbonate is applied to the softer photopolymer for scratch protection. The combination results in significantly reduced reflection of laser light inside the CD and an unmatched, precise edge transition between pits and lands of the CD. UHQCDs are 100% compatible with standard CD players. Musically, the result is a sound image strongly reminiscent of analogue master tapes.
UHQCD Features:
- From Original Master Tape
- Superior Crystal Sound
- Numbered Limited Edition
- Made in Japan
- Ultimate High-Quality CD
- XRCD-Like Luxury Digipak
- Playable On Conventional CD players
- Produced in Italy (Import)
The album is available in various formats, including UHQ-CD and different vinyl editions. You can find various editions available from online music retailers like The Sound of Tape, and OpenReelToReel Hub.
