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For four decades, pianist, keyboardist, composer, musical director and arranger Nat Adderley Jr. helped craft some of Luther Vandross’ greatest hits, including “Superstar.”

Adderley, the son of jazz cornetist Nat Sr. and nephew of alto saxophonist Julian “Cannonball” Adderley, now releases his first recordings as a leader and jazz pianist. His version of “Superstar” is the first single from his upcoming album, “Took So Long."

From 1981 to 2005, Adderley was an indispensable music director for Luther Vandross. Adderley’s compositions include “Stop to Love,” “Wait for Love, “Make Me a Believer,” “Other Side of The World” and the Grammy-nominated “Give Me the Reason.”

His arrangements include “Here and Now,” “So Amazing,” “If Only for One Night,” “If This World Were Mine,” “There’s Nothing Better Than Love” and “Anyone Who Had a Heart.”

Adderley produced “My Favorite Things,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Going Out of My Head” and “The Closer I Get To You” (a Grammy-winning duet with Beyonce).

Adderley has also worked with Johnny Gill, Aretha Franklin, Kirk Whalum and Jay Hoggard.

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