Cannonball Adderley
Cannonball Adderley
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Artist Information
Genres: Soul Jazz, Hard Bop, Jazz Instrument, Saxophone Jazz
Active: 50's, 60's, 70's
Born: September 15, 1928 in Tampa, FL
Influences
John Coltrane, Benny Carter, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Lou Donaldson, Lester Young, Ornette Coleman, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Sonny Stitt, Dizzy Gillespie, Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson
Similar Artists
Richie Cole, Joe Henderson, Jackie McLean, Stanley Turrentine, Ike Quebec, Mike Smith, Grant Green, Bobby Watson, Phil Woods, Gene Ammons, Pepper Adams, Lee Morgan, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Sam Jones, Eddie Harris, Jimmy Forrest, Tommy Flanagan, Kenny Dorham, Johnny "Hammond" Smith
Followers
Luis Gasca, Tom Scott, Bobby Watson, Alex Foster, Fred Lipsius, Wessell Anderson, Vincent Herring, Pete Christlieb, Nathen Page, Carlos Ward, Ian Sherwood, Dee Brown, Mace Hibbard, Archie Shepp, Earth, Wind & Fire, Dexter Payne, Manfred Mann, Gary Bartz, Dr. Lonnie Smith
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Biography
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.
Discography
Release: June 9, 2009
Label: Original Jazz Classics
Release: November 25, 2008
Label: Jazz Shots Spain