Don't Look Back (Nat Adderley album)

Don't Look Back is an album by jazz trumpeter Nat Adderley, released in 1976 on the Inner City label. The album features Adderley on cornet, accompanied by Vincent Herring on alto saxophone, Walter Booker on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums.

The album's title track, "Don't Look Back," is a soulful and melodic composition that showcases Adderley's signature sound. The album as a whole is characterized by its hard bop and soul-jazz influences. Adderley's playing is both lyrical and assertive, and the ensemble work is tight and engaging.

The tracks include original compositions by Adderley and Herring, as well as standards from the jazz repertoire. It's considered by many to be one of the notable recordings from Adderley's later period, showcasing his continued commitment to accessible and engaging jazz. The recording quality is generally regarded as good for its time, capturing the nuances of the instrumentation.