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Also known as Park Frederick Adams III, Park Frederick "Pepper" Adams III

American saxophonist (1930-1986)

Person · Open Library

Works
17

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1930-10-08
Active to
1986-09-10
hard bopjazzpost-bop

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
32,108
Total plays
140,238

Tags

jazzHard Bopsaxophone60sAll

(1) Pepper Adams (Born Pepper Park Adams III on October 8, 1930 in Highland Park, Michigan - Died on September 10, 1986 in Brooklyn, New York) was one of hard bop's most significant baritone saxophonists. His dark, hearty tone on the horn and driving rhythmic sense provided the antithesis to the lighter, floating (and consequently more popular) styles of Gerry Mulligan. His family moved to Rochester, New York when he was young and in that city he began his musical efforts. <a href="https://www.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Frederick
Family name
Adams
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Highland Park
Place of death
New York City
Languages spoken
English language
Genre
jazz
Instrument
saxophone
Record label
Enja Records
Official website
www.pepperadams.com
Image
PepperAdamsFrance78.jpg
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birth name
Park Frederick Adams III
cause of death
lung cancer
date of birth
1930-10-08
date of death
1986-09-10
manner of death
natural causes
pseudonym
Pepper Adams
start of work period
1947-00-00
Commons category
Pepper Adams
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