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
Adams performing on July 6, 1976, in New York City
Background information
Birth nameGeorge Rufus Adams
Born(1940-04-29)April 29, 1940
Covington, Georgia, United States
DiedNovember 14, 1992(1992-11-14) (aged 52)
New York City, United States
GenresJazz, hard bop, post-bop, avant-garde jazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
Instrument(s)Tenor saxophone, flute, bass clarinet
LabelsBlue Note, Atlantic, Timeless, Soul Note, Palcoscenico, Horo, ECM
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