Pepper adams biography
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Pepper Adams was a baritone saxophone player who played with the drive and precision of hard bop. He also fueled the bighorn with a powerful intensity that earned him the nickname “the Knife” because of his “slashing, chopping technique.” This had an humbling effect on musicians who were fortunate enough to get to play with him.
Pepper Adams was an integral part of the North American jazz ensemble from 1954 to shortly before his death in 1986. He released more than 20 albums, exuded a warm personality as a soloist and served as a strong support sideman as well as an accompanist.
His powerhouse approach was similar to Leo Parker and Harry Carney.
Pepper adams biography
He is often mentioned alongside Gerry Mulligan and Serge Chaloff. Born Park Adams III in Highland Park, MI on October 8, 1930. He was five when his family moved to Rochester NY. There he developed a passion for jazz and began listening to Fats Waller (Jimmie Lunceford), Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway.
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