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George Adams

American jazz musician (1940-1992) · United States · Musicians · Died at 52

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George Rufus Adams was an American jazz musician who played tenor saxophone, flute and bass clarinet. He is best known for his work with Charles Mingus, Gil Evans, Roy Haynes and in the quartet he co-led with pianist Don Pullen, featuring bassist Cameron Brown and drummer Dannie Richmond.

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George Adams in Half Moon Bay, California, with the George Adams-Don Pullen Quartet, including Cameron Brown and Dannie Richmond, 3/13/88George Adams in Half Moon Bay, California, with the George Adams-Don Pullen Quartet, including Cameron Brown and Dannie Richmond, 3/13/88

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George Rufus Adams was an American jazz musician who played tenor saxophone, flute and bass clarinet. He is best known for his work with Charles Mingus, Gil Evans, Roy Haynes and in the quartet he co-led with pianist Don Pullen, featuring bassist Cameron Brown and drummer Dannie Richmond. He was also known for his idiosyncratic singing.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1940 to 1992 · aged 52

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