Phenix
Nat Adderley · 1975
73 min · 12 tracks · hard bop · soul jazz
A vibrant fusion of hard bop and soul jazz, rich with melodic sophistication and rhythmic energy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- melodic sophistication with rhythmic energy
- consistent journey with emotional peaks
- for afternoon gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time of 'Phenix's' release in 1975, Nat Adderley was already an established figure in jazz, having gained recognition through his work with the legendary cornetist Chet Baker and his own notable albums. This album marked a continuation of Adderley's evolution as a bandleader following his earlier successes in the 1960s, showcasing a more mature sound that incorporated elements of soul jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Herbie Hancock· Miles Davis· Sonny Fortune
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 High Fly 6:10
- 2 Work Song 6:36
- 3 Sack O' Woe 5:12
- 4 Jive Samba 5:25
- 5 This Here 7:18
- 6 The Sidewalks of New York 5:41
- 7 Hamba Nami 5:30
- 8 Domination 6:59
- 9 74 Miles Away 6:05
- 10 Country Preacher 4:32
- 11 Stars Fell on Alabama 5:54
- 12 Walk Tall / Mercy, Mercy, Mercy 7:32
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