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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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The BBC has attempted to contact Mr Adderley.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2025

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

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

Mr. Higgins looked the part of Sebastian to perfection, and some of the minor characters were excellently played by Mr. Adderley, Mr. King-Harman, Mr. Coningsby Disraeli and Lord Albert Osborne. 

From Reviews by Wilde, Oscar

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