George Adams (musician)
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George Rufus Adams (April 29, 1940 – November 14, 1992)[1] was an American jazz musician who played tenor saxophone, flute and bass clarinet.[2] 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.[3]
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Birth name | George Rufus Adams |
Born | (1940-04-29)April 29, 1940 Covington, Georgia, United States |
Died | November 14, 1992(1992-11-14) (aged 52) New York City, United States |
Genres | Jazz, hard bop, post-bop, avant-garde jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
Instrument(s) | Tenor saxophone, flute, bass clarinet |
Labels | Blue Note, Atlantic, Timeless, Soul Note, Palcoscenico, Horo, ECM |
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