Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Work Song

Here is a nice arrangement of Nat Adderley's "Work Song". Originally recorded in 1960, the song was a big hit for the Cannonball Adderley Quintet and was later performed and recorded by many other artists as well.

This updated version from 1962 features horns in 2-part harmony, lots of sus chords and a very nice Joe Zawinul ending.

The Cannonball Adderley Sextet included Yusef Lateef when this album was recorded, but unfortunately he isn't on "Work Song". So I've written the tune for alto sax, trumpet, piano, bass and drums.

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