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Adderley

American  
[ad-er-lee] / ˈæd ər li /

noun

  1. Julian Cannonball, 1928–75, American jazz saxophonist.


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I’m in a bit of a hard-bop phase, so I’m listening to a lot of Art Blakey, a lot of Cannonball Adderley.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 1, 2025

Nick Adderley is under investigation at his former force, Staffordshire Police, over allegations of fraud in relation to the maintenance of police vehicles.

From BBC Mar. 9, 2024

The BBC has been able to obtain independent confirmation Mr Adderley is one of two former Staffordshire officers served with misconduct papers.

From BBC Mar. 9, 2024

A couple of his music idols are reflected by the names of his sons — Miles, age 24, named after Miles Davis, and 21-year-old Julien, a French variation of Julian “Cannonball” Adderley.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 15, 2024

The first to be opened was Adderley Park, Aug.

From Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham A History and Guide Arranged Alphabetically by Thomas T. Harman

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