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Saturday, 9 February 2013

Jazz Greats: Cannonball Adderley

Julian Edwin "Cannonball" Adderley (September 15, 1928 – August 8, 1975) 


   Hard Bop Musician Cannonball Adderley was an expert at his craft; he was highly regarded among his peers and still remains one of the best Saxophonist of all time. Please take a listen here and have a Great Saturday: This Here , Jive Samba , Work song , Walk tall , Why (am I treated so bad) and Mercy, Mercy, Mercy

  
  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannonball_Adderley
Background information
Birth nameJulian Edwin Adderley
BornSeptember 15, 1928
TampaFloridaUnited States
DiedAugust 8, 1975 (aged 46)
GaryIndianaUnited States
GenresHard bopsoul jazzmodal jazz,jazz rock[1]
OccupationsTeacherSaxophonist
InstrumentsAlto saxophonesoprano saxophone
Years active1955–1975
LabelsBlue NoteFantasyCapitol,PrestigeRiverside
Associated actsNat Adderley
Miles Davis
George Duke
Yusef Lateef
Sam Jones
Joe Zawinul
Louis Hayes
Bobby Timmons
Bill Evans

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