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I keep reverting (to Duke Ellington), he to me is the greatest ever and my favorite jazz philosopher, as such.

Cannonball Adderley

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Cannonball Adderley
Age: 46 †
Born: 1928
Born: September 15
Died: 1975
Died: August 8
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