Elmo Hope

American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger (1923-1967)
Person human Q1333051
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Elmo Hope

Summary

Elmo Hope is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on June 27, 1923[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on May 19, 1967[5]. He worked as a jazz pianist[6], composer[7], and music arranger[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Elmo Hope's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Elmo Hope passed away in New York City[4].
  • Elmo Hope was born on June 27, 1923[3].
  • Elmo Hope died on May 19, 1967[5].
  • Elmo Hope held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Elmo Hope's professions included jazz pianist[6].
  • Elmo Hope's professions included composer[7].
  • Elmo Hope's professions included music arranger[8].
  • Elmo Hope was educated at Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics[11].
  • Elmo Hope was a member of Elmo Hope Quintet[12].
  • Elmo Hope is recorded as male[13].
  • Elmo Hope's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Elmo Hope's genre is jazz[15].
  • Elmo Hope's record label is recorded as Blue Note[16].
  • Elmo Hope's record label is recorded as Audio Fidelity[17].
  • Elmo Hope's discography is recorded as Elmo Hope discography[18].
  • The cause of death was heart failure[19].
  • Elmo Hope's family name is recorded as Hope[20].
  • Elmo Hope's given name is recorded as Elmo[21].
  • Elmo Hope's given name is recorded as Sylvester[22].
  • Elmo Hope's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Elmo Hope's instrument is recorded as piano[24].
  • Elmo Hope's described by source is recorded as Contemporary Black Biography[25].
  • Elmo Hope's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'St. Elmo Sylvester Hope'}[26].
  • Elmo Hope's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Elmo Hope'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Elmo Hope was born in New York City[2]. He was born on June 27, 1923[3].

Education

Elmo Hope's education included a stint at Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jazz pianist[6], composer[7], and music arranger[8].

Death and Burial

Elmo Hope died on May 19, 1967[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[19].

Why It Matters

Elmo Hope ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

He has been cited as an influence by Alexander Hawkins[30], a pianist[31], b. 1981[32], of United Kingdom[33], awarded the Parliamentary Jazz Awards[34].

FAQs

Where was Elmo Hope born?

Elmo Hope's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Elmo Hope die?

Elmo Hope died in New York City[4].

What did Elmo Hope do for work?

Elmo Hope worked as jazz pianist[6], composer[7], and music arranger[8].

Where did Elmo Hope go to school?

Elmo Hope was educated at Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics[11].

Who did Elmo Hope influence?

Elmo Hope has been cited as an influence by Alexander Hawkins[30].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . 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. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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