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Pepper Adams

American saxophonist (1930-1986) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 55

Park Frederick "Pepper" Adams III was an American jazz baritone saxophonist and composer. He composed 42 pieces, was the leader on eighteen albums spanning 28 years, and participated in 600 sessions as a sideman.

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He worked with an array of musicians, and had especially fruitful collaborations with trumpeter Donald Byrd and as a member of the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 1986 · aged 55

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