Elliott Sharp

American musician
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Elliott Sharp

Summary

Elliott Sharp is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cleveland[2]. He was born on March 1, 1951[3]. He worked as a composer[4], clarinetist[5], saxophonist[6], guitarist[7], and jazz guitarist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (193 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Elliott Sharp's place of birth was Cleveland[2].
  • Elliott Sharp was born on March 1, 1951[3].
  • Elliott Sharp held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Elliott Sharp worked as a composer[4].
  • Elliott Sharp's professions included clarinetist[5].
  • Elliott Sharp worked as a saxophonist[6].
  • Elliott Sharp worked as a guitarist[7].
  • Elliott Sharp's professions included jazz guitarist[8].
  • Elliott Sharp's professions included film score composer[11].
  • Elliott Sharp's education included a stint at University at Buffalo[12].
  • Elliott Sharp was educated at Bard College[13].
  • Elliott Sharp was educated at Cornell University[14].
  • Elliott Sharp received the Berlin Prize[15].
  • Elliott Sharp received the Guggenheim Fellowship[16].
  • Elliott Sharp is recorded as male[17].
  • Elliott Sharp's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Elliott Sharp's genre is contemporary classical music[19].
  • Elliott Sharp's record label is recorded as SST Records[20].
  • Elliott Sharp's Commons category is recorded as Elliott Sharp[21].
  • Elliott Sharp's family name is recorded as Sharp[22].
  • Elliott Sharp's given name is recorded as Elliott[23].
  • Elliott Sharp's official website is recorded as http://www.elliottsharp.com[24].
  • Elliott Sharp's instrument is recorded as bass clarinet[25].
  • Elliott Sharp's instrument is recorded as saxophone[26].
  • Elliott Sharp's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as MEHI – Media Art Database[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Cleveland[2], Elliott Sharp… he was born on March 1, 1951[3].

Education

Educated at University at Buffalo[12], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1846[30], headquartered in Amherst[31]; Bard College[13], a liberal arts college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1860[34]; and Cornell University[14], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1865[37], headquartered in Ithaca[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[4], clarinetist[5], saxophonist[6], guitarist[7], jazz guitarist[8], and film score composer[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Berlin Prize[15], a fellowship grant[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1998[41] and Guggenheim Fellowship[16], a fellowship grant[42], in United States[43], founded in 1925[44].

Why It Matters

Elliott Sharp ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (193 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Elliott Sharp born?

Elliott Sharp's place of birth was Cleveland[2].

What did Elliott Sharp do for work?

Elliott Sharp worked as composer[4], clarinetist[5], saxophonist[6], guitarist[7], and jazz guitarist[8].

Where did Elliott Sharp go to school?

Elliott Sharp was educated at University at Buffalo[12], Bard College[13], and Cornell University[14].

What awards did Elliott Sharp receive?

Honors received include Berlin Prize[15] and Guggenheim Fellowship[16].

References

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  3. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Elliott
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