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The great alto saxophonist was born Julian Edwin Adderley in 1928 in Tampa, Florida. He had a career as a high school band director when a visit to New York in 1955 lead to his playing jazz full-time. He joined Miles Davis in 1957 and two years later formed the Adderley Quintet with his younger brother Nat, a cornetist. The group is considered one of the pioneers of hard bop and also crossed over to soul jazz. They produced dozens of albums before Adderley died suddenly in 1975.
Virtuoso jazz guitarist associated with fellow seven-string performer George Van Eps and known for extensive catalog on Concord Records.
Louis Armstrong, widely considered the single most influential performer in the history of jazz, was born August 4, 1901 in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1922, moved to Chicago to play second cornet for trumpeter Joe "King" Oliver. Returned to New Orleans, joining the Fletcher Henderson band in 1924. Formed his own band, the Hot Five, in 1925, releasing "West End Blues," a historic milestone of recorded jazz, in 1928. Toured the world with his "All Stars" during the 1940s, 50s and 60s, becoming known as the Ambassador of Jazz. Known to musicians and the public as "Pops" and "Satchmo." Made numerous best-selling recordings including "Mack the Knife," "Hello, Dolly," and "What a Wonderful World." Received many musical and civic awards, an outspoken opponent of racial prejudice. Died on July 6 1971 at his home in Corona, Queens, New York.
Leading jazz vibraphone player in the 1960s, leading figure in jazz funk in the 1970s and 1980s, and acid jazz innovator in the 1990s, Roy Ayers continues to perform and influence other musicians.
Free jazz saxophonist (1936-1970).
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