Adderley
Americannoun
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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
Mr Adderley was confirmed as Northamptonshire's chief constable in July 2018 having served as an assistant chief constable in Staffordshire with responsibility for the county's uniformed local policing teams.
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
"I wouldn't let my girls walk past the garden wall," said Lady Adderley, grimly.
From The Oyster by Peer
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