Didier Lockwood

French jazz violonist and composer (1956–2018)
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Didier Lockwood

Summary

Didier Lockwood is a human[1]. His place of birth was Calais[2]. He was born on February 11, 1956[3]. He passed away in 18th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on February 18, 2018[5]. He worked as a composer[6], violinist[7], jazz musician[8], and film score composer[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Didier Lockwood's place of birth was Calais[2].
  • Didier Lockwood died in 18th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Didier Lockwood was born on February 11, 1956[3].
  • Didier Lockwood died on February 18, 2018[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[11].
  • Didier Lockwood was married to Caroline Casadesus[12].
  • Didier Lockwood was married to Patricia Petibon[13].
  • A child of Didier Lockwood was Mathilde Lockwood[14].
  • Didier Lockwood held citizenship in France[15].
  • Didier Lockwood worked as a composer[6].
  • Didier Lockwood's professions included violinist[7].
  • Didier Lockwood worked as a jazz musician[8].
  • Didier Lockwood worked as a film score composer[9].
  • Didier Lockwood's education included a stint at École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot[16].
  • A notable student of Didier Lockwood was Frankie Látó[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Didier Lockwood is The Blind Orchestra[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Didier Lockwood is Cold Moon[19].
  • Didier Lockwood received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Didier Lockwood received the Commander of the National Order of Merit[21].
  • Didier Lockwood received the Victoires du Jazz[22].
  • Didier Lockwood was a member of Magma[23].
  • Didier Lockwood was influenced by Jean-Luc Ponty[24].
  • Didier Lockwood was influenced by Stéphane Grappelli[25].
  • Didier Lockwood was influenced by Zbigniew Seifert[26].
  • Didier Lockwood is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Didier Lockwood's place of birth was Calais[2]. He was born on February 11, 1956[3].

Education

Didier Lockwood's education included a stint at École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], violinist[7], jazz musician[8], and film score composer[9]. A notable student of Didier Lockwood was Frankie Látó[17].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Blind Orchestra[18], a film[28], directed by Mohamed Mouftakir[29] and Cold Moon[19], a film[30], directed by Patrick Bouchitey[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[32], in France[33]; Commander of the National Order of Merit[21], a grade of an order[34], in France[35]; and Victoires du Jazz[22], a music award[36], in France[37].

Personal Life

Spouses include Caroline Casadesus[12], an opera singer[38], b. 1962[39], of France[40], specialised in jazz[41] and Patricia Petibon[13], an opera singer[42], b. 1970[43], of France[44], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[45]. A child of Didier Lockwood was Mathilde Lockwood[14].

Death and Burial

Didier Lockwood died on February 18, 2018[5]. He died in 18th arrondissement of Paris[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[46]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Didier Lockwood has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Didier Lockwood born?

Born in Calais[2], Didier Lockwood…

Where did Didier Lockwood die?

Didier Lockwood died in 18th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Didier Lockwood married to?

Didier Lockwood's spouses include Caroline Casadesus[12] and Patricia Petibon[13].

What did Didier Lockwood do for work?

Didier Lockwood worked as composer[6], violinist[7], jazz musician[8], and film score composer[9].

Where did Didier Lockwood go to school?

Didier Lockwood was educated at École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot[16].

What awards did Didier Lockwood receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], Commander of the National Order of Merit[21], and Victoires du Jazz[22].

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  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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