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Album Cover Art: Nancy Wilson/Cannonball Adderley

In continuing my homage to my father and his jazz album covers, this one probably ranks the highest. I remember it being one that made me take an interest in jazz. And Nancy Wilson became a symbol of adoration. Her poise. Her grace. Her depth of vocal texture. She had a quality of womanhood that I aspired to. There was just something about her that left me awestruck and inspired. And Cannonball’s sax was like the most perfect complement to her style. Saxophones being my favorite jazz instrument (I played in middle school and high school and was also in a jazz band) this union of voice/instrument woman/man started a journey for me that was at once completely soul stirring and deeply spiritual.