Ed Blackwell
American jazz drummer (1929–1992)
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Summary
Ed Blackwell was born on October 10, 1929[1], in New Orleans[2]. He died on October 7, 1992[3], in Hartford[4]. He worked as a jazz musician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (520 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[7]
- Employer: Wesleyan University[8]
- Member of: Ed Blackwell Trio[9], The Ornette Coleman Quartet[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Genre: jazz[12]
- Record label: Black Saint[13], Enja Records[14]
- Family name: Blackwell[15]
- Given name: Edward[16], Joseph[17]
- Instrument: drum kit[18]
Why It Matters
Ed Blackwell has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]
FAQs
Where was Ed Blackwell born?
Ed Blackwell's place of birth was New Orleans[2].
Where did Ed Blackwell die?
Ed Blackwell died in Hartford[4].
What did Ed Blackwell do for work?
Ed Blackwell worked as a jazz musician[5].