The Scavenger is an album by jazz cornetist Nat Adderley released on the Milestone label featuring performances by Adderley's Quintet with Joe Henderson, Joe Zawinul, Victor Gaskin, and Roy McCurdy with a guest appearance by Jeremy Steig.Joe Henderson discography accessed February 19, 2010 The track "Rise, Sally, Rise" was sampled by rap group Eric B. & Rakim for their 1992 single "Know the Ledge".Who Sampled Who accessed February 19, 2010
Reception The Allmusic review by awarded the album 2 stars.[ Allmusic Review] accessed February 19, 2010
Track listing All compositions by Nat Adderley except as indicated "The Scavenger" (Joe Zawinul) - 8:07 "Bittersweet" - 4:45 "But Not For Me" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) - 5:53 "Sweet Emma" - 4:47 "Rise, Sally, Rise" - 5:19 "Unilateral" - 5:58 "Melnat" - 3:00 Recorded in New York City on January 18 & 19, 1968
Personnel Nat Adderley – cornet, trumpet Melvin Lastie (tracks 2, 4, 5 & 7) – cornet Joe Henderson (tracks 1, 3, & 6) - tenor saxophone Joe Zawinul - piano, electric piano Victor Gaskin - bass Roy McCurdy - drums Jeremy Steig (track 1) - flute
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