*Somethin' Else* is a landmark cool jazz recording, notable for its relaxed tempos and Adderley's lyrical alto saxophone, enhanced by the distinctive presence of Miles Davis on cornet.
- The album was recorded on March 9, 1958, at Rudy Van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, New Jersey.
- Miles Davis, though primarily a bandleader, plays cornet on the album, contributing significantly to its distinctive sound, reportedly due to contractual obligations with Columbia Records preventing him from recording as a leader for another label.
- The album's opening track, "Autumn Leaves," became its most famous performance, showcasing the nuanced interplay between Adderley and Davis.
Julian "Cannonball" Adderley was a definitive alto saxophonist of the 1950s and 60s, known for his soulful, blues-inflected improvisations within the hard bop and soul jazz idioms. In late 1961, Adderley would release *Somethin' Else*, a record that consciously eschewed the then-burgeoning soul jazz sound for a more relaxed, intimate approach, featuring Miles Davis in a rare sideman role.
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