George Adams
George Adams was an American saxophonist, composer and musician (1940–1992). He was born in Covington and died in New York City.
George Adams
jazz musician.
- Born
- 1940 · Covington.
- Died
- 1992 · New York City.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- saxophonist · composer · musician
- Fields
- jazz · opera · big band music
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George Adams was an American saxophonist, composer and musician (1940–1992). He was born in Covington and died in New York City.
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(MusicBrainz artist record for George Adams) • Country: US (MusicBrainz artist record for George Adams) • Described As: jazz musician (MusicBrainz artist record for George Adams) • Kind Of Artist: person (MusicBrainz artist record for George Adams) • Born: George Adams was born in 1940 at Covington.
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1940
George Adams born at Covington.
1992
George Adams died at New York City.
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Covington.
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New York City.
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- Getty Union List of Artist Names 500303673, George Adams Gallery.
Unverified · The Getty Research Institute
- Library of Congress Name Authority File, George Adams/Don Pullen Quartet (n86102048).
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- MusicBrainz artist record for George Adams
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reference work
- Wikidata, structured authority record Q1331323: George Adams
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MusicBrainz artist record for George AdamsMetaBrainz Foundation
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Getty Union List of Artist Names 500303673, George Adams Gallery.The Getty Research Institute
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Library of Congress Name Authority File, George Adams/Don Pullen Quartet (n86102048).Library of Congress
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George Adams is recorded as saxophonist, composer and musician. Connected to 3 other published records in the VALÉORINE Encyclopedia.
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