“Cannonball is in typically exuberant form” by the Los Angeles Jazz Scene

“Fremeaux & Associes (www.fremeaux.com), in addition to reissuing extensive series of classic studio jazz sessions, has unearthed a series of previously unreleased and very valuable live recordings of American greats performing in Paris. Recently they came out with two wonderful three-CD sets that are very well recorded and filled with rewarding music.
(…) Cannonball Adderley 1960-61 is the best documentation that exists of Feldman with the group. The first three selections are from Nov. 25, 1960 while the other 19 pieces are the group’s Paris concert of Apr. 15, 1961. The music is essentially high-quality bebop with aspects of hard bop and soul jazz. Cannonball is in typically exuberant form (he always had such a joyful tone), Nat Adderley (whose playing would fade by the end of the decade) is heard near the peak of his powers, Feldman (who switches to vibes on three numbers) shows that he was a perfect fit for the band and the team of Jones (who plays cello on one number) and Hayes swing hard throughout. Among the highlights are “Work Song,” “Our Delight,” two versions of “Sack O’Woe,” “Jeannine” and “Bohemia After Dark.” (…) the Fremeaux sets are full of gems and will be enjoyed by fans of Cannonball Adderley, and early 1960s swinging jazz.”
By Scott YANOW – LOS ANGELES JAZZ SCENE