Gil Evans Orchestra (Feat Cannonball Adderley) – New Bottle Old Wine VG+/VG+

Released in 1958, Gil Evans’s “New Bottle Old Wine” is a captivating exploration of jazz tradition reimagined through his masterful arrangements. The album features a full orchestra, with the exuberant alto saxophone of Cannonball Adderley taking center stage as the lead soloist. Evans doesn’t rely on a single iconic voice like Miles Davis here, but instead conjures greatness through his imaginative reworking of compositions by and associated with jazz legends. The result is a suite of familiar melodies presented in a fresh light, where lush orchestrations and Adderley’s passionate solos create a dynamic and near-classic listening experience.