Artist page · 04/07/2026

Cannonball Adderley

TampaBorn in 1928Bebop20 vinyl albums

Cannonball Adderley, born in 1928 in Tampa, Florida, was an alto and soprano saxophonist central to jazz and bebop from the 1950s to 1970s. His work blends lyrical melody and rhythmic precision.

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Key LPs like Somethin' Else and Know What I Mean? feature top pressings with prices tracked live.

Julian Cannonball Adderley rose to prominence after 1955, originating from Florida where he mastered multiple instruments including the alto saxophone. He played a pivotal role in soul jazz during the 1960s with recordings under his own name and as a key collaborator with Miles Davis on landmark albums such as Milestones and Kind of Blue. Throughout the 1960s, his ensembles included notable pianists and bassists, delivering successful tracks like "This Here" and "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy." His discography includes studio and live albums across labels like Blue Note, Riverside, and Capitol, with recent vinyl pressings tracked in real-time here.

Adderley's style evolved towards funk- and soul-infused blues by the late 1960s, marking his musical legacy before his death in 1975 due to com…

Discography

Cannonball Adderley discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

Swingin' In Seattle: Live At The Penthouse (1966-1967)

Reel To Real · 2018

2018

Swingin' In Seattle: Live At The Penthouse (1966-1967)

Vinyl, LP, Album, Record Store Day, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered

Live

Capitol Jazz · 2005

2005

Money In The Pocket

CD, Album, Stereo

Studio

TCB Records · 1995

1995

Lugano, 1963

CD, Album

Studio

En Concert Avec Europe 1 - Salle Pleyel 25 Novembre • 1960 - Olympia 15 Avril • 1961

Trema · 1994

1994

En Concert Avec Europe 1 - Salle Pleyel 25 Novembre • 1960 - Olympia 15 Avril • 1961

CD, Album

Live

Trema · 1992

1992

Salle Pleyel - March 27, 1969

CD, Album

Studio

Night Records · 1990

1990

Radio Nights

CD, Album

Studio

Baybridge Records · 1982

1982

A Day With Cannonball Adderley 1963

Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono

Studio

Milestone · 1982

1982

The Sextet

Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

Studio

International Joker Production · 1977

1977

Alto Giant

Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono

Studio

Fantasy · 1976

1976

Lovers

Vinyl, LP, Album

Studio

Kings Of Jazz · 1975

1975

Here Are Nat & J. "Cannonball" Adderley At Their Rare Of All Rarest Performances Vol. 1

Vinyl, LP, Album

Studio

Fantasy · 1975

1975

Big Man: The Legend Of John Henry

Vinyl, LP, Album

Studio

Fantasy · 1975

1975

Phenix

Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

Studio

Fantasy · 1974

1974

Love, Sex, And The Zodiac

Vinyl, LP, Album

Studio

Capitol Records · 1972

1972

Soul Zodiac

Vinyl, LP, Album

Studio

Capitol Records · 1972

1972

Soul Of The Bible

Vinyl, LP, Album

Studio

Capitol Records · 1971

1971

The Black Messiah

Vinyl, LP, Album

Studio

Capitol Records · 1969

1969

In Person

Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

Studio

Capitol Records · 1967

1967

Mercy, Mercy, Mercy! - Live At "The Club"

Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

Live

Capitol Records · 1965

1965

Domination

Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

Studio

Capitol Records · 1965

1965

Cannonball Adderley-Live!

Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

Studio

Cannonball Adderley's Fiddler On The Roof

Capitol Records · 1964

1964

Cannonball Adderley's Fiddler On The Roof

Vinyl, LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo

Studio

Riverside Records · 1963

1963

Cannonball's Bossa Nova

Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono

Studio

Riverside Records · 1963

1963

Cannonball In Europe!

Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono

Studio

Riverside Records · 1962

1962

Know What I Mean?

Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono

Studio

Capitol Records · 1962

1962

Nancy Wilson / Cannonball Adderley

Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

Studio

Mercury · 1961

1961

Cannonball Enroute

Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono

Studio

Cannonball Adderley And The Poll-Winners Featuring Ray Brown And Wes Montgomery

Riverside Records · 1960

1960

Cannonball Adderley And The Poll-Winners Featuring Ray Brown And Wes Montgomery

Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono

Studio

Mercury · 1960

1960

Cannonball Adderley Quintet In Chicago

Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono

Studio

Riverside Records · 1960

1960

Them Dirty Blues

Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono

Studio

Riverside Records · 1959

1959

Cannonball Takes Charge

Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono

Studio

Riverside Records · 1959

1959

Blue Spring

Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono

Studio

Mercury · 1959

1959

Cannonball's Sharpshooters

Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono

Studio

Riverside Records · 1958

1958

Things Are Getting Better

Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono

Studio

Mercury · 1958

1958

Jump For Joy

Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono

Studio

World Pacific Records · 1958

1958

New Bottle Old Wine

Vinyl, LP, Stereo, Album

Studio

EmArcy · 1957

1957

Sophisticated Swing

Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono

Studio

Savoy Records · 1955

1955

Bohemia After Dark

Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono

Studio

EmArcy · 1955

1955

Julian "Cannonball" Adderley

Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono

Studio

Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Cannonball Adderley's career.

Autumn Leaves

Somethin' Else · 1958

Dancing in the Dark

Somethin' Else · 1958

Love for Sale

Somethin' Else · 1958

Mercy, Mercy, Mercy

One for Daddy-O

Somethin' Else · 1958

Somethin' Else

Somethin' Else · 1958

Never Will I Marry

One for Daddy-O - Remastered

The essentials

The 3 Cannonball Adderley albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1958

Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono

Somethin' Else

Recorded with Miles Davis, this 5-track album on Blue Note is a hard bop classic featuring lengthy explorations like the 10:58 opener "Autumn Leaves." Offers a richly warm alto sax sound.

5 tracksBlue Note labelMono pressingRecorded 1958

#2 · 1962

Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono

Know What I Mean?

A 1962 Riverside LP with Bill Evans on piano, containing 8 tracks including "Waltz For Debby" and title track "Know What I Mean?" Well-represented in pressing variants from mono to stereo.

8 tracksRiverside labelMono + Stereo pressingsReleased 1962

#3 · 1959

Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

Cannonball's Sharpshooters

From 1959 on Mercury, this album includes 7 tracks of soul jazz and bop variations, such as "Our Delight" and "Straight, No Chaser," in original mono and stereo pressings.

7 tracksMercury labelMono and Stereo versionsReleased 1959

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Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Cannonball Adderley

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

Cannonball's enormous tone carries soul and melody with warmth and rhythmic drive.

— Jazz critics summary

01Collaboration

Miles Davis as sideman on Somethin' Else

Although a bandleader, Adderley invited Miles Davis to play trumpet on Somethin' Else (1958), one of the rare records where Miles appears as a sideman, alongside Hank Jones and Art Blakey.

1958New York

02Studio

Know What I Mean? recorded with Bill Evans

In 1962, Cannonball Adderley recorded the album Know What I Mean? in collaboration with pianist Bill Evans. It features 8 tracks including "Waltz For Debby" and the title piece, marking a key Riverside Records release in mono and stereo.

1962United States

03Live album

Swingin' In Seattle: Live At The Penthouse (1966-1967)

Released in 2018 as a limited edition, this live double LP captures Adderley's post bop quintet performances with 16 tracks recorded in Seattle between 1966 and 1967, available in numbered deluxe vinyl.

2018Seattle

04Label

Blue Note original pressings of Somethin' Else

The original Blue Note pressing of Somethin' Else (1958) on catalog BLP 1595 remains highly sought with original US mono editions priced between €43 and €87 on vinyl markets.

1958United States

05Live in France

Burnin' In Bordeaux - Live in France 1969

The 1969 live recording in Bordeaux features Adderley’s quintet performing with dynamic energy. The album is available on vinyl as recent pressings with monitored price around €20 on specialized sites.

1969Bordeaux

Records by Cannonball Adderley

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Cannonball's Sharpshooters

Cannonball Adderley

Cannonball Adderley

Bebop Jazz/Blues

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SOMETHIN' ELSE

Cannonball Adderley

Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues

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FAQ

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

Who was Cannonball Adderley?

He was an American jazz alto and soprano saxophonist active mainly between the 1950s and 1970s, known for soul jazz and bebop styles.

What are the best Cannonball Adderley vinyl albums for collectors?

Key records include the 1958 album Somethin' Else, 1962's Know What I Mean?, and 1959's Cannonball's Sharpshooters, available in original and reissued vinyl pressings.

What labels released Cannonball Adderley's vinyl records?

Major labels include Blue Note, Riverside, Mercury, and Capitol Records with many pressings from mono and stereo vinyl formats across decades.

Are original Cannonball Adderley pressings expensive?

Original Blue Note pressings of Somethin' Else can reach prices from €40 to €87 depending on condition, with other originals ranging lower.

Where can I find Cannonball Adderley live vinyl recordings?

Releases like Swingin' In Seattle (2018), Burnin' In Bordeaux (1969), and At The Lighthouse offer live performances captured on vinyl.

Did Cannonball Adderley collaborate with other jazz legends?

Yes, he recorded with Miles Davis, Bill Evans, John Coltrane, and others, contributing to some of jazz's landmark sessions.

Which Cannonball Adderley albums are valued in the French vinyl market?

Albums like Burnin' In Bordeaux (1969 live) and Poppin in Paris (live 1972) are noted on French vinyl platforms and collectible catalogs.

How did Cannonball Adderley's style evolve in the late 1960s?

His music incorporated blues, funk, and soul elements, moving towards a more commercial jazz fusion sound before his death in 1975.

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Last updated: 04/07/2026

Cannonball Adderley

Cannonball Adderley, Soulful jazz alto saxophone from Tampa to worldwide acclaim.

Miles Davis as sideman on Somethin' Else

Know What I Mean? recorded with Bill Evans

Swingin' In Seattle: Live At The Penthouse (1966-1967)

Blue Note original pressings of Somethin' Else

Burnin' In Bordeaux - Live in France 1969

Records by Cannonball Adderley

CDs by Cannonball Adderley

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