Work Song
is a near-classic by cornetist
Nat Adderley
.
Adderley
utilizes a cornet-cello-guitar front line with
Sam Jones
and
Wes Montgomery
, along with a top-notch rhythm section pianist including
Bobby Timmons
,
Percy Heath
, or
Keter Betts
on bass and drummer
Louis Hayes
. First up is a fine early performance of his greatest hit, "Work Song." He also helps introduce
Cannonball Adderley
's "Sack O' Woe." Four songs use a smaller group, with
Timmons
absent on "My Heart Stood Still," which finds
on cello and
Jones
on bass; "Mean to Me" featuring
Nat
backed by
Montgomery
Betts
, and
Hayes
; and two
ballads
("I've Got a Crush on You" and "Violets for Your Furs") interpreted by the
-
trio. No matter the setting,
is heard throughout in peak form, playing quite lyrically. Highly recommended. ~ Scott Yanow