
Public figure
Cannonball Adderley Gold
American jazz saxophonist (1928–1975)
Cannonball Adderley is an American jazz saxophonist (1928–1975). Born 1928 in Tampa.
At a glance
Gold- Born
- 1928-09-15, Tampa
- Died
- 1975-08-08, Gary
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- bandleader, conductor, saxophonist, composer, jazz musician, record producer, musician
- Member of
- Alpha Phi Alpha, The Cannonball Adderley Quintet, Cannonball Adderley Group
Education and professional journey
SilverEducation
- Florida A&M University
- Dillard High School
Awards and recognition
Silver- Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album 1967
Family
SilverOnly relatives who are public figures themselves.
- Nat AdderleySibling
Personal journey
- Languages
- English
Due diligence
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What we have, and what we might have wrong
This page is assembled from the sources below. Each section carries its own grade. Gold 1 section Silver 3 sections
- Wikidata, as of 3 Oct 2026. Community-curated knowledge base (CC0)
- Wikimedia Commons. Photo, see the file page for licence
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