Autumn Leaves

Cannonball Adderley · 1958

Context

A version of Autumn Leaves (music by Joseph Kosma, French lyrics by Jacques Prévert, English lyrics by Johnny Mercer) recorded on March 9, 1958 for Somethin' Else, Cannonball Adderley's only record on Blue Note. Miles Davis, who chose most of the repertoire, says he was inspired by Ahmad Jamal's treatment; the track runs 10:55. DownBeat gave the album five stars in 1958.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Hard bop. Among the origins and influences of Hard bop: Blues, spirituals, work songs, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).

Cited in 1 radio episode

• Sep 24, 2026: AUTUMN LEAVES - ITINÉRAIRE DE FEUILLES MORTES (Anatomie d'un titre, TSF Jazz, in French)

By the same artist

• Mercy, Mercy, Mercy (1966)

Sources

• EN: Somethin' Else (Cannonball Adderley album)

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