Cannonball Adderley

Julian "Cannonball" Adderley was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, bandleader, producer.

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.

Brother of jazz cornet/trumpet player [a=Nat Adderley], uncle of jazz keyboardist [a=Nat Adderley Jr.]