Julian "Cannonball" Adderley was an American jazz alto saxophonist of the small combo era of the 1950s and 1960s. He was born in Tampa, Florida. He died on August 8, 1975 at the age of 46. He was the brother of jazz cornetist Nat Adderley. Cannonball Adderley is regarded as one of the most influential saxophone players of the 20th century. Miles Davis was an American jazz trumpeter, composer and bandleader. He is widely considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was born in Alton, Illinois. He died on September 28, 1991 at the age of 65.
He was the brother of jazz cornetist Nat Adderley. Cannonball Adderley is regarded as one of the most influential saxophone players of the 20th century.
Miles Davis was an American jazz trumpeter, composer and bandleader. He is widely considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was born in Alton, Illinois. He died on September 28, 1991 at the age of 65.
Cannonball Adderley and Miles Davis often collaborated. Adderley played on the famous Miles Davis record "Kind of Blue", perhaps the most well-known jazz record ever. Miles Davis played on Cannonball Adderley's "Somethin' Else" which is also regarded as a landmark album in the hard bop style.