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and multi-instrumentalist

They are something of a funky blend of jazz

and it's easy to see why

Cannonball's Sharpshooters Arcade Recordings and aggressive riffingCannonball Adderley's Sharpshooters, who recorded three studio albums for the EmArcy label, were a formidable jazz band in the 1950s. Featuring pianist Junior Mance, bassist Sam Jones, and drummer Jimmy Cobb, the Adderleys and their quintet were easily on par with any jazz group of the time. Sporting a soul jazz hard bop sound, tunes such as "Our Delight," "Stay on It," and "If I Love Again" showcase the ensemble's mastery of post Charlie Parker music