Curtis Fuller

American jazz musician (1932–2021)
Person human Q1145565
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Curtis Fuller

Summary

Curtis Fuller is a human[1]. His place of birth was Detroit[2]. He was born on December 15, 1934[3]. He died on May 8, 2021[4]. He worked as a composer[5], jazz musician[6], and recording artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (467 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Curtis Fuller's place of birth was Detroit[2].
  • Curtis Fuller was born on December 15, 1934[3].
  • Curtis Fuller died on May 8, 2021[4].
  • Curtis Fuller held citizenship in United States[9].
  • English was Curtis Fuller's native language[10].
  • Curtis Fuller worked as a composer[5].
  • Curtis Fuller worked as a jazz musician[6].
  • Curtis Fuller worked as a recording artist[7].
  • Curtis Fuller was educated at Wayne State University[11].
  • Curtis Fuller received the NEA Jazz Masters[12].
  • Curtis Fuller was a member of Curtis Fuller's Quintet[13].
  • Curtis Fuller was a member of Timeless All Stars[14].
  • Curtis Fuller is recorded as male[15].
  • Curtis Fuller's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Curtis Fuller's genre is jazz[17].
  • Curtis Fuller's record label is recorded as Blue Note[18].
  • Curtis Fuller's record label is recorded as Epic Records[19].
  • Curtis Fuller's discography is recorded as Curtis Fuller discography[20].
  • Curtis Fuller's Commons category is recorded as Curtis Fuller[21].
  • Curtis Fuller's family name is recorded as Fuller[22].
  • Curtis Fuller's given name is recorded as Curtis[23].
  • Curtis Fuller's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Curtis Fuller[24].
  • Curtis Fuller studied under Elmer James[25].
  • Curtis Fuller studied under J. J. Johnson[26].
  • Curtis Fuller's instrument is recorded as trombone[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Detroit[2], Curtis Fuller… he was born on December 15, 1934[3]. English was his native language[10].

Education

Curtis Fuller's education included a stint at Wayne State University[11]. Studied under Elmer James[25], a musician[28], 1910–1954[29], of United States[30] and J. J. Johnson[26], a composer[31], 1924–2001[32], of United States[33], awarded the Paul Acket Award[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[5], jazz musician[6], and recording artist[7].

Recognition

Curtis Fuller received the NEA Jazz Masters[12].

Death and Burial

Curtis Fuller died on May 8, 2021[4].

Why It Matters

Curtis Fuller ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (467 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Curtis Fuller born?

Born in Detroit[2], Curtis Fuller…

What did Curtis Fuller do for work?

Curtis Fuller worked as composer[5], jazz musician[6], and recording artist[7].

Where did Curtis Fuller go to school?

Curtis Fuller was educated at Wayne State University[11].

What awards did Curtis Fuller receive?

Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  4. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . francemusique.fr. francemusique.fr. Provenance: 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.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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