Adderley, Julian 'Cannonball' b. September 15, 1928 d. August 8, 1975 Jazz Musician. He was a well-known and popular American soulful jazz alto saxophonist of the 1960s who explored bebop, modal, soul-fusion styles (which was exemplified by his composition "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy!"), and was one of the leading alto saxophonists of his generation after jazz legend Charlie Parker. Born in Tampa, Florida, into a musical family, he was introduced to music by his father, a cornetist. Originally...[Read More] (Bio by: Curtis Jackson) Cause of death: Stroke Southside Cemetery, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
Adderley, Nathaniel 'Nat' b. November 25, 1931 d. January 1, 2000 Jazz Musician. He was the younger brother of famous jazz musician Julius "Cannonball" Adderley. Although some may disagree, he never was in his brother's shadow as he was multi-talented in his own right playing the trumpet as a teen then changing to the cornet in 1950, then adding the French horn, plus composing "soul jazz" music arrangements, being the business manager his brother band for years and later leading his own band. Born in Tampa, FL to music teachers Julian, Sr. and Sugar Adderley...[Read More] (Bio by: Linda Davis) Southside Cemetery, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
b. September 15, 1928 d. August 8, 1975