Cannonball Adderley
- January 10, 2024
- Saxophonist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Cannonball Adderley |
| Occupation | Saxophonist |
| Date Of Birth | Sep 15, 1928(1928-09-15) |
| Age | 96 |
| Date Of Death | 1975-08-08 |
| Birthplace | Tampa |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Florida |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Cannonball Adderley Biography
| Name | Cannonball Adderley |
| Birthday | Sep 15 |
| Birth Year | 1928 |
| Place Of Birth | Tampa |
| Home Town | Florida |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Siblings | Nat Adderley |
| Spouse | Olga James |
Cannonball Adderley is one of the most popular and richest Saxophonist who was born on September 15, 1928 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Influential jazz saxophonist, who released “Mercy Mercy Mercy Mercy” in 1966.
He was also featured on He was featured on Miles Davis’ 1959 album, Kind of Blue. 1959 album Kind of Blue.
In 1962, he married Olga James.
Cannonball Adderley Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Saxophonist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Cannonball Adderley is one of the richest Saxophonist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Cannonball Adderley 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
As a teenager, he played with He played with Ray Charles as a teenager in the 1940s. in the 1940s.
Between 1950 and 1975, he released more than forty albums as a leader of a band.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Cannonball Adderley Dating?
According to our records, Cannonball Adderley married to Olga James. As of December 1, 2023, Cannonball Adderley’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Cannonball Ranked on the list of most popular Saxophonist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Cannonball Adderley celebrates birthday on September 15 of every year.
What was Cannonball Adderley known for?
A multi-instrumentalist, Adderley is best-known for his work on alto saxophone and for his recordings with Miles Davis and with his own small groups.
Why was Julian Adderley called Cannonball?
Julian Edwin Adderley was born on September 15, 1928, in Tampa, Florida. Elementary school classmates called him “cannonball” (i.e., “cannibal”) after his voracious appetite. Cannonball moved to Tallahassee when his parents obtained teaching positions at Florida A&M University.
Is Cannonball Adderley still alive?
August 8, 1975
Who influenced Cannonball Adderley?
His two basic influences as an alto saxophonist were Charlie Parker , whose style had a particularly strong effect on Mr. Adderley’s playing on fast numbers, and Benny Carter, whose purity of tone colored his ballads.
What mouthpiece did Cannonball Adderley use?
Cannonball Adderley Cannonball played a Meyer NY ebonite mouthpiece, with a number 5 tip opening and a medium chamber.