Julian "Cannonball" Adderley
Alto Sax Solo on
Autumn Leaves

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Julian "Cannonball" Adderley's alto sax solo is the opening of 3 solos on this recording, followed by Miles Davis on trumpet. Spanning two choruses of the 32-bar AABA form at a moderate 112 BPM with a swing feel in G, the solo runs approximately 2:17. Davis's presence on this session as a sideman was unusual for a bandleader of his stature, and his restrained, space-filled playing provides a stunning contrast to Adderley's more voluble approach. Julian "Cannonball" Adderley was 29 to 30 years old at the time of this 1958 recording.

Julian "Cannonball" Adderley was 29 to 30 years old at the time.