Cannonball Adderley

Julian "Cannonball" Adderley was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, bandleader, producer. Brother of jazz cornet/trumpet player [a=Nat Adderley], uncle of jazz keyboardist [a=Nat Adderley Jr.]

Born: 15 September 1928 in Tampa, Florida, USA.

Died: 8 August 1975 in Gary, Indiana, USA (aged 46).

Adderley was known for his rambunctious attitude to life, yet as a musician he was prolific, featuring on hundreds of releases during his lifetime. He worked both in many jazz groups, and recorded his own works under many groupings.