Clifford Thornton

Summary

Clifford Thornton is a human^[1]. Born in Philadelphia^[2], he… he was born on September 6, 1939^[3]. He passed away in Geneva^[4]. He died on November 25, 1989^[5]. He worked as a jazz musician^[6] and recording artist^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Clifford Thornton was born in Philadelphia^[2].
• Clifford Thornton died in Geneva^[4].
• Clifford Thornton was born on September 6, 1939^[3].
• Clifford Thornton died on November 25, 1989^[5].
• Clifford Thornton held citizenship in United States^[9].
• Clifford Thornton worked as a jazz musician^[6].
• Clifford Thornton's professions included recording artist^[7].
• Clifford Thornton was a member of The Clifford Thornton New Art Ensemble^[10].
• Clifford Thornton is recorded as male^[11].
• Clifford Thornton's instance of is recorded as human^[12].
• Clifford Thornton's genre is jazz^[13].
• Clifford Thornton's record label is recorded as BYG Records^[14].
• Clifford Thornton's discography is recorded as Clifford Thornton discography^[15].
• Clifford Thornton's family name is recorded as Thornton^[16].
• Clifford Thornton's given name is recorded as Clifford^[17].
• Clifford Thornton's instrument is recorded as trombone^[18].
• Clifford Thornton's instrument is recorded as trumpet^[19].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[20]

• Country: US^[21]

• Began / founded: 1939-09-06^[22]

• Ended / dissolved: 1989-11-25^[23]

• Genre(s): avant-garde jazz, free jazz, jazz^[24]

• Community tags: avant-garde jazz, free jazz, jazz^[25]

• MusicBrainz ID: d761ac5f-8457-4d94-8571-cebcf6691e97^[26]

Body

Origins and Family

Clifford Thornton's place of birth was Philadelphia^[2]. He was born on September 6, 1939^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jazz musician^[6] and recording artist^[7].

Death and Burial

Clifford Thornton died on November 25, 1989^[5]. He died in Geneva^[4].

Why It Matters

Clifford Thornton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).^[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[27]

FAQs

Where was Clifford Thornton born?

Clifford Thornton's place of birth was Philadelphia^[2].

Where did Clifford Thornton die?

Clifford Thornton passed away in Geneva^[4].

What did Clifford Thornton do for work?

Clifford Thornton worked as jazz musician^[6] and recording artist^[7].