Chris Gumbley
Cannonball Quintet
Chris Gumbley’s ‘Tribute to Cannonball’.
Recreating the wonderful sound of the great Cannonball Adderley Quintet of the late 50s/early 60s using faithful transcriptions of the original arrangements.
Classics like Work Song, Mercy Mercy, Mercy and Dat Dere alongside many lesser-known gems.
Featuring:
- Chris Gumbley (alto sax)
- Neil Yates (trumpet)
- Andrzej Baranek (piano)
- Tom Hill (double bass)
- Carl Hemmingsley (drums)
The Chris Gumbley Quintet, a Cannonball Adderley tribute band playing all the hits and more, with cool vocals from Neil Yates. I wish there were more post bop bands like this. I’ve never heard a British band play Dat Dere properly with all the subtle twists of melody. Tony Brown, St Ives Jazz Club
