 Cannonball Adderley in a 1966 press photo; photo taken around that time Image by Unknown photographer, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Cannonball AdderleyCannonball Adderley Cannonball Adderley American jazz saxophonist (1928–1975) Julian Edwin "Cannonball" Adderley (September 15, 1928 – August 8, 1975) was an American jazz alto saxophonist of the hard bop era of the 1950s and 1960s.[1][2][3][4] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Cannonball Adderley Adderley c. 1966 Background information Born Julian Edwin Adderley (1928-09-15)September 15, 1928 Tampa, Florida, U.S. Died August 8, 1975(1975-08-08) (aged 46) Gary, Indiana, U.S. Education Florida A&M University Genres Jazz hard bop modal jazz soul jazz jazz fusion Occupation(s) Musician, composer Instrument Saxophone Years active 1955–1975 Labels Blue Note Fantasy Capitol Prestige Riverside Relatives Nat Adderley (brother) Close Adderley is perhaps best remembered by the general public for the 1966 soul jazz single "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy",[5] which… (Source: Wikipedia)
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