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.
