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title: "2 Pepper Adams Quotes - Famous Composer (Taking Savanah)"
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# Pepper Adams

(1930–1986)   Composer   United States

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Pepper Adams was a composer from the United States, best known for *Taking Savanah*.

## Quick Facts About Pepper Adams

Born October 8, 1930

Died September 10, 1986

Nationality United States

Profession Composer

Notable works Taking Savanah

## About Pepper Adams

Park Frederick "Pepper" Adams III 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.

##  Quotes by Pepper Adams

> [No baritone player should be afraid of the noise it makes. Harry Carney isn't!](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pepper-adams/no-baritone-player-should-be-afraid-of-the-noise-it-makes-harry/)

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[Baritones](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/baritones/)

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> [I'm all in favor of getting grants for musicians. Or any other good brand of Scotch.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pepper-adams/i-m-all-in-favor-of-getting-grants-for-musicians-or-any-other-good/)

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[Brands](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/brands/)

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