George Adams (musician)
George Rufus Adams (April 29, 1940 – November 14, 1992) 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.
George Adams | |
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Adams performing on July 6, 1976, in New York City | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | George Rufus Adams |
| Born | April 29, 1940 Covington, Georgia, United States |
| Died | November 14, 1992 (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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