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Alex Foster

American jazz musician
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Alex Foster

Summary

Alex Foster is a human[1]. His place of birth was Oakland[2]. He was born on May 10, 1953[3]. He worked as a jazz musician[4], saxophonist[5], composer[6], and bandleader[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (172 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Oakland[2], Alex Foster…
  • Alex Foster was born on May 10, 1953[3].
  • Alex Foster held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Alex Foster's professions included jazz musician[4].
  • Alex Foster worked as a saxophonist[5].
  • Alex Foster's professions included composer[6].
  • Alex Foster worked as a bandleader[7].
  • Alex Foster was a member of Saturday Night Live Band[10].
  • Alex Foster was a member of Mingus Big Band[11].
  • Alex Foster was a member of Word of Mouth Big Band[12].
  • Alex Foster is recorded as male[13].
  • Alex Foster's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Alex Foster's genre is avant-garde jazz[15].
  • Alex Foster's genre is jazz[16].
  • Alex Foster's family name is recorded as Foster[17].
  • Alex Foster's given name is recorded as Alexander[18].
  • Alex Foster's given name is recorded as Paul[19].
  • Alex Foster's instrument is recorded as saxophone[20].
  • Alex Foster's instrument is recorded as clarinet[21].
  • Alex Foster's instrument is recorded as piccolo[22].
  • Alex Foster's instrument is recorded as tenor saxophone[23].
  • Alex Foster's instrument is recorded as alto saxophone[24].
  • Alex Foster's instrument is recorded as soprano saxophone[25].
  • Alex Foster's different from is recorded as Alex Foster[26].
  • Alex Foster's start of work period is recorded as 1973[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alex Foster was born in Oakland[2]. He was born on May 10, 1953[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jazz musician[4], saxophonist[5], composer[6], and bandleader[7].

Why It Matters

Alex Foster ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (172 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Alex Foster born?

Alex Foster's place of birth was Oakland[2].

What did Alex Foster do for work?

Alex Foster worked as jazz musician[4], saxophonist[5], composer[6], and bandleader[7].

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References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . Q14005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] ↑ . Rate Your Music. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] ↑ . Rate Your Music. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Alexander, Paul
    Family name → Foster
    Country of citizenship → United States
    Instance of → —
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