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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 (as opposed to many of the more serious stylists of his generation) 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 ... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
Cannonball Adderley and Strings
2008 Sextet in New York
2008 Live in Italy 1969
2005 Cannonball in Europe
2004 Cannonball Plays Zawinul
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Member Of: Miles Davis Quintet More >> Similar Artists: Joe Henderson Jackie McLean Richie Cole Stanley Turrentine Grant Green More >>

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

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