The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, one of the most influential blues-and-beyond groups of the 1960s, recorded Nat Adderly's "Work Song" on their landmark "East-West" album. It was also a staple of their life performances.
This is a version from San Francisco's "Winterland" Sept 30, 1966. It is from the fantastic Wolfgang's Vault website.
And here's a version by the Cannonball Adderly Quintet.
That clip was on a show hosted by Oscar Brown, Jr. who wrote lyrics to the tune. Here's the link to his take.
And here's Nina Simone.
Both the Butterfield and Adderly bands were notable for being integrated, something that was rare and brave in the 1960s, and is still rare today.
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