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  1. 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.. Adderley is perhaps best remembered for the 1966 soul jazz single "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy", which was written for him by his keyboardist Joe Zawinul and became a major crossover hit on the pop and R&B charts.

  2. Aug 19, 2010 · Combining styles of earlier influences with his own unique twists secured Julian “Cannonball” Adderley’s place in history as an experienced alto saxophonist who was fearless in exploring fresh musical styles. Born in Tampa, Florida on September 15, 1928, Adderley was welcomed into a musical family that would play a key part in his success ...

  3. Childhood & Early Life. Cannonball Adderley was born as Julian Edwin Adderley on September 15, 1928 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Academically proficient, he attained his early education from a reputed school. Thereafter he completed his musical studies. During his early years, he was a voracious eater and had a large appetite.

  4. Oct 19, 2019 · Julian Adderley Jr., or “Cannonball” as he was professionally known, was one of our most famous jazz musicians. He got there by having great parents, a solid education, and checking all the ...

  5. May 29, 1989 · May 29, 1989 12 AM PT. Julian C. Adderley, 85, patriarch of one of the nation’s most influential musical families. Adderley was the father of jazz trumpeter Nat Adderley and saxophone great ...

  6. He was a Black jazz musician, bandleader, and composer. Originally nicknamed "Cannonball" in high school for his large appetite, the nickname mutated into "Cannonball" and stuck. From a musical family in Florida, Adderley was drafted into the U. S. Army in 1950. He became leader of the 36th Army Dance Band, led his band while studying music at ...

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  8. Sep 15, 2023 · Adderley’s arrival in the New York jazz scene feels a bit like a fairy tale: A young saxophonist from a faraway land (the South) arrives just three months after Charlie “Bird” Parker has ...

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