Edwin Adderley
American jazz saxophonist (1928–1975)
1928 — 1975
Quick Facts
Profession
American jazz saxophonist (1928–1975)
Born
September 15, 1928
Died
1975 (age ~47)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
composer, conductor, record producer
United StatesBorn in TampaDied in Gary
1928
Born in Tampa (1928-09-15)
1967
AwardGrammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album
1975
Died in Gary
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Julian Edwin "Cannonball" Adderley was an American jazz alto saxophonist of the hard bop era of the 1950s and 1960s.
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Who is Edwin Adderley?+
Julian Edwin "Cannonball" Adderley was an American jazz alto saxophonist of the hard bop era of the 1950s and 1960s.
What does the name Edwin mean?+
The name Edwin means "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Edwin Adderley born?+
Edwin Adderley was born on September 15, 1928.
When did Edwin Adderley die?+
Edwin Adderley died in 1975, at approximately 47 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).
The name Edwin is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).". It is traditionally a male name.
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Edwin — September 15, 1928
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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