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Who Was George Adams?

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Marc Myers
May 21, 2025
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The reason you may not be familiar with George Adams or his music is that much of it was recorded in Italy. Born in Covington, Ga., in 1940, the tenor saxophonist and flutist did most of his recording as a leader or co-leader in a range of Italian studios. 

Adams is probably best known for his work with Charles Mingus, including his terrific solos o…

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