George Adams

American jazz musician (1940-1992)

Born: 29 April 1940
Covington
Died: 24 November 1992
New York City
Country: United States
Active: 1960–
Record labels: Blue Note, Enja Records
Discography: 14 albums

Biography

George Adams was a jazz musician who played saxophone, flute, tenor saxophone and voice. George Adams was born on 29 April 1940 in Covington and died on 24 November 1992 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz, big band music and opera. Record labels: Blue Note and Enja Records. The discography here lists 14 albums, from “Jazz a confronto 22” (1975) to “Old Feeling” (1991).

George Rufus Adams (April 29, 1940 – November 14, 1992) was an American jazz musician who played tenor saxophone, flute and bass clarinet. He is best known for his work with Charles Mingus, Gil Evans, Roy Haynes and in the quartet he co-led with pianist Don Pullen, featuring bassist Cameron Brown and drummer Dannie Richmond. He was also known for his idiosyncratic singing.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Jazz a confronto 22 1975

Suite For Swingers 1976 · Live

Paradise Space Shuttle 1979

Sound Suggestions 1979

Hand to Hand 1980

Melodic Excursions 1982

Gentlemen's Agreement 1983

More Sightings 1984 · Live

Where Were You? 1989 · Live

America 1990

Life Line 1990

Nightingale 1990

Ballads 1991

Old Feeling 1991

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did George Adams play?

George Adams is known for playing saxophone, flute, tenor saxophone and voice.

When and where was George Adams born?

George Adams was born 29 April 1940 in Covington.

What are George Adams's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Jazz a confronto 22 (1975), Suite For Swingers (1976), Paradise Space Shuttle (1979), Sound Suggestions (1979) and Hand to Hand (1980).

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