Album · 1960
Work Song
- Released
- November 1960
- Label
- Riverside
- Catalogue no.
- RLP-1167
- Tracklist
- 9 tracks
- Length
- 38:39
- Country
- US
“Work Song” is an album by Nat Adderley, released in 1960 on Riverside. The original release has 9 tracks with a running time of 38:39. Jazz standards on the record include “I've Got A Crush On You”, “Mean To Me”, “My Heart Stood Still” and “Violets For Your Furs”. The line-up features Nat Adderley (cornet), Wes Montgomery (electric guitar), Sam Jones (cello, double bass), Louis Hayes (drums (drum set)) and Bobby Timmons (piano).
Who played on Work Song
- Nat Adderley cornet all tracks
- Wes Montgomery electric guitar all tracks
- Sam Jones cello, double bass on 8 tracks
- Louis Hayes drums (drum set) on 7 tracks
- Bobby Timmons piano on 5 tracks
- Keter Betts double bass, cello on 4 tracks
- Percy Heath double bass on 3 tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Work Song standard — Nat Adderley 4:09
- A2 Pretty Memory 3:50
- A3 I’ve Got a Crush on You standard — George Gershwin 2:50
- A4 Mean to Me standard — Fred Ahlert 4:55
- A5 Fallout 4:46
- B1 Sack of Woe — Cannonball Adderley 4:21
- B2 My Heart Stood Still standard — Richard Rodgers 6:20
- B3 Violets for Your Furs standard — Matt Dennis 3:44
- B4 Scrambled Eggs 3:44
Production
- Jack Higgins recording
- Orrin Keepnews producer
More albums by Nat Adderley
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Work Song?
The line-up of Work Song includes Nat Adderley (cornet), Wes Montgomery (electric guitar), Sam Jones (cello, double bass), Louis Hayes (drums (drum set)), Bobby Timmons (piano), Keter Betts (double bass, cello) and Percy Heath (double bass).
Which label released Work Song?
Work Song was released in 1960 on Riverside (RLP-1167).
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