The Adderley brothers, Cannonball and Nat, respectively on alto sax and cornet, and both at the head of a top-flight quintet featuring Mr. George Duke on piano (acoustic and electric), Walter Booker (bass), and Roy McCurdy (drums).
The Free Nationals, known for being Anderson .Paak’s backing band, released its self-titled debut album. The Free Nationals manage to achieve a masterful balance of genre-blending and groove.
The Rubaiyat Of Dorothy Ashby, released on Cadet Records in 1970, is a wonderous mix of spiritual and funky jazz with unique instrumentation that defies genre. Verve By Request Series features transfers from the analog tapes remastered on 180-gram vinyl.
Miss Simone's most loved and notable hits assembled in one package. From the evergreen track "Feeling Good," to the mysteriously romantic remake of "I Put a Spell on You" and many more, the album is the gift that will keep on giving.
The American rap artist Nate Dogg earned the nickname of "King Of Hooks" after providing guest vocals for a multitude of hit rap songs between 1992 and 2007.