Cannonball Adderley
1928–1975 (age 47)
Jazz Musician
Biography
Cannonball Adderley (1928–1975) was a legendary jazz musician whose virtuosity and innovative spirit transformed the landscape of American music. His alto saxophone became synonymous with the cool jazz movement, and his compositions and performances continue to inspire musicians and audiences worldwide.
Though his life was cut short at 47, his profound artistic legacy endures at Southside Cemetery, where he rests as one of jazz's most influential and beloved figures.