--- product_id: 4230955 title: "Walk Tall: The Music and Life of Julian Cannonball Adderley (Hal Leonard Jazz Biographies)" brand: "cary ginell" price: "$53.65" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/4230955-walk-tall-the-music-and-life-of-julian-cannonball-adderley store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Walk Tall: The Music and Life of Julian Cannonball Adderley (Hal Leonard Jazz Biographies) **Brand:** cary ginell **Price:** $53.65 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Walk Tall: The Music and Life of Julian Cannonball Adderley (Hal Leonard Jazz Biographies) by cary ginell - **How much does it cost?** $53.65 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/4230955-walk-tall-the-music-and-life-of-julian-cannonball-adderley) ## Best For - cary ginell enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted cary ginell brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Walk Tall: The Music and Life of Julian Cannonball Adderley (Hal Leonard Jazz Biographies) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+evbzNHEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book *by C***Y on Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2015* I loved this book. I found out some things about Cannonball I didn't know. For instance he was a diabetic, I had heard he was a heroin addict and that was not the case, unfortunately for Cannonball he had a huge appetite and his weight definitely did not help him in the end. He was a very intelligent musician and also was very good at interacting with people. I also liked finding out his wife Olga was the woman who played Bill Cosby's sister-in-law in the early 70's Bill Cosby show. They had a good marriage until he passed. You also will find out his dealings with the record companies and how musicians such as Miles Davis and Quincy Jones were involved in his life as well. Although not a autobiography I still found myself a little moved after reading the book as I feel he passed too soon an 47. I guess that is always how one feels when one of the greats passes away at an early time in one's life . Good job by the author in my opinion. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars A concise profile of the soulful and charismatic jazz artist *by S***N on Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2017* Cannonball Adderley covered the gamut in jazz, from saxophonist and bandleader to producer and educator. Diabetes complicated by poor diet and obesity led to his death at the relatively young age of 46. The author covers all aspects of Adderley's life in just 162 pages of text, not including the basic discography and source list. Among areas covered are his and brother Nat's nurturing childhoods, his fortuitous early success in New York, his association with Miles Davis, the various incarnations of his quintet and the ebb and flow of its popularity related to "hit" songs (Dis Here, Work Song, Mercy, Mercy, Mercy, etc.), his positive (Riverside) and negative (Mercury and Capitol) experiences with record companies, his devotion to jazz education, and his support of the civil rights movement. Among the many interesting factoids: his mini-stroke in 1958 at age 30, his nervous breakdown some years later, and his firing of Charles Lloyd on-the-spot at the end of a recording session. The most obvious errors detected include calling Yusef Lateef an avant garde musician, and labeling Alvin Batiste and Ernie Watts rock musicians, as well as misspelling pianist and composer Friedrich Gulda's last name "Gulder." Overall, Adderley admirers should find this bio informative and to-the-point about the tragically shortened career of this highly intelligent, enthusiastically outgoing, and very talented jazz master. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great read! *by A***N on Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2019* This is an excellent read . . . still reading it and will hate when I'm finished! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/4230955-walk-tall-the-music-and-life-of-julian-cannonball-adderley](https://www.desertcart.us/products/4230955-walk-tall-the-music-and-life-of-julian-cannonball-adderley) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-09-25*