Recorded five days before
Julian "Cannonball" Adderley's death, the title cut of this album was retitled and dedicated to the late altoist. The powerful baritonist
Pepper Adams is well showcased with a quartet comprised of pianist
Walter Norris, bassist
George Mraz and drummer
Makaya Ntshoko on three of his originals, one by
Norris and two ("Three And One" and "'Tis") by
Thad Jones.
Adams is in typically excellent form, playing intense solos that push but stay within the boundaries of hard bop. ~ Scott Yanow