Age, Biography and Wiki
Beegie Adair (Bobbe Gorin Long) was born on 11 December, 1937 in Cave City, Kentucky, U.S., is an American jazz pianist and bandleader (1937–2022). Discover Beegie Adair's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 84 years old?
| Popular As |
Bobbe Gorin Long |
| Occupation |
Musician |
| Age |
84 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
11 December, 1937 |
| Birthday |
11 December |
| Birthplace |
Cave City, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Date of death |
23 January, 2022 |
| Died Place |
Franklin, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Beegie Adair Height, Weight & Measurements
At 84 years old, Beegie Adair height not available right now. We will update Beegie Adair's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Beegie Adair Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Beegie Adair worth at the age of 84 years old? Beegie Adair’s income source is mostly from being a successful pianist. She is from United States. We have estimated Beegie Adair's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
pianist |
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Timeline
Bobbe Gorin "Beegie" Adair ( Long, December 11, 1937 – January 23, 2022) was an American jazz pianist and bandleader, whose career spanned more than 60 years.
Bobbe Gorin Long was born in Cave City, Kentucky, on December 11, 1937.
Her parents, Bobbe (Martin) Long and Arthur Long, owned a gas station.
Adair began playing the piano at the age of five.
She graduated from Caverna High School in 1954.
Adair earned a Bachelor of Science degree in music education at Western Kentucky University in 1958.
Adair worked as a children's music teacher for three years before relocating to Nashville, Tennessee, in 1961.
In 1961, Adair played in Printer's Alley and became a member of a jazz band led by Hank Garland.
She was employed as a session musician at the Noon Show on WSM-TV and on The Johnny Cash Show from 1969 to 1971.
She partnered with Denis Solee in 1982 to establish the Adair–Solee Quartet, which became the sextet Be-Bop Co-Op.
Adair released her first solo album in her name with Escape to New York (1998).
She formed the Beegie Adair Trio, which has sold more than 1.5 million albums.
Adair appeared on more than 100 recordings throughout her 60-year career.
Of these, 35 were recorded by her eponymous trio which included Adair, bassist Roger Spencer and percussionist Chris Brown.
Among Adair's influences were George Shearing, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, and Erroll Garner.
In 2002, Adair released a six-CD centennial collection, The Great American Songbook Collection, with tunes by American composers such as Richard Rodgers, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Duke Ellington, Hoagy Carmichael and Irving Berlin.
Adair was an adjunct professor of jazz studies at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music.
She was a faculty and board member of the Nashville Jazz Workshop, where she often performed.
In 2002, Adair was named a Steinway Artist.
She was inducted into Western Kentucky University's Hall of Fame and Cave City's Hall of Fame.
She was the inaugural recipient of Nashville Jazz Workshop's Heritage Award.
Adair lived in Franklin, Tennessee.
She was married to Billy Adair for 38 years until his death in February 2014.
He was an associate professor of jazz studies at the Blair School of Music.
Adair died at her home in Franklin on January 23, 2022, at the age of 84.
