Beegie Adair

Pianist

Birthday December 11, 1937

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Kentucky

DEATH DATE Jan 23, 2022 (84)

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About

Jazz pianist known for playing Frank Sinatra and Cole Porter tributes with her group the Beegie Adair Trio. In 2002, she released The Great American Songbook Collection. 

Before Fame

She studied piano and got her BS in music from Western Kentucky University. She moved to Nashville, Tennessee, and did master's work at Peabody College. 

Trivia

She worked as a session musician for WSM-TV and on The Johnny Cash Show.

Family Life

She was born Bobbe Gorin Long in Barren County, Kentucky. She was married to Billy Adair until his death in 2014. 

Associated With

As a session musician, she played with a number of famous singers and musicians, including Chet AtkinsDolly Parton, and Peggy Lee