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Born: September 15, 1928 in Tampa, FL
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's, 70 's
Died: August 08, 1975 in Gary, IN
Genre: Jazz

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One of the great alto saxophonists, Cannonball Adderley had an exuberant and happy sound that communicated immediately to listeners. His intelligent presentation of his music (often explaining what he and his musicians were going to play) helped make him one of the most popular of all jazzmen. Adderley already had an established career as a high ... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2008 Live in Italy 1969
2004 Cannonball Plays Zawinul
2001 Pleyel: Live 3-27-69
2001 Pleyel: Live 10-25-60
2001 At the Lighthouse
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Member Of: Miles Davis Quintet More >> Similar Artists: Richie Cole Joe Henderson Stanley Turrentine Jackie McLean Mike Smith More >>

Influenced By: John Coltrane Charlie Parker Benny Carter Lou Donaldson Miles Davis More >> Followers: Tom Scott Carlos Ward Fred Lipsius Wessell Anderson Vincent Herring More >>

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