Pepper Adams, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Pepper Adams

American saxophonist

Date of Birth: 08-Oct-1930

Place of Birth: Highland Park, Michigan, United States

Date of Death: 10-Sep-1986

Profession: composer, saxophonist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Park Frederick "Pepper" Adams III (October 8, 1930 – September 10, 1986) was an American jazz baritone saxophonist and composer.
He composed 42 pieces, was the leader on eighteen albums spanning 28 years, and participated in 600 sessions as a sideman.
He worked with an array of musicians, and had especially fruitful collaborations with trumpeter Donald Byrd and as a member of the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band.