On May 7, 1958, alto saxophonist Cannonball Adderley appeared on an NBC-TV broadcast called The Subject Is Jazz. He was part of a septet assembled by pianist Billy Taylor. The series was hosted by Gilbert Seldes, a music writer and critic, who each week showcased a different jazz style illustrated by guests. This time around it was bop's turn. [Photo ab…
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