Although Cannonball Adderley experimented with various styles and formats during his career, Cannonball’s Bossa Nova (reissued in France as Viva Cannonball with the cover presented here) continues to be an unusual work in his discography. This was not only true because of the Brazilian style to which the LP is devoted, but also because he isn’t featured here in the company of his usual collaborators, nor of any other jazz musician. In fact, with the exception of the saxophonist, all of the other musicians here are Brazilian players. Sérgio Mendes’ combo travelled to New York for the sessions. Drummer Dom Um Romao would eventually stay in the United States, where he became a member of Weather Report. By the time Cannonball’s Bossa Nova was made, the altoist had already recorded several albums under his own name with his own quintet. He would die suddenly on August 8, 1975, at the age of 46. As a bonus, we present the only preserved alternate takes from the Cannonball’s Bossa Nova sessions (an earlier take of “Corcovado”, and a shorter version of “Clouds” intended to be issued as a single). A second take of “Minha Saudade” was cut on December 7, 1962, but sadly no known tape of this recording still exists (the master was taped on December 10).