Erroll Garner

American jazz pianist and composer (1921–1977)
Person human Q433912
Erroll Garner
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Erroll Garner

Summary

Erroll Garner is a human[1]. He was born in Pittsburgh[2]. He was born on June 15, 1921[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on January 2, 1977[5]. He worked as a pianist[6], composer[7], jazz musician[8], and recording artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (826 views/month, #6,906 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Pittsburgh[2], Erroll Garner…
  • Erroll Garner died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Erroll Garner was born on June 15, 1921[3].
  • Erroll Garner died on January 2, 1977[5].
  • Erroll Garner is buried at Homewood Cemetery[11].
  • Erroll Garner held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Erroll Garner is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].
  • Erroll Garner's professions included pianist[6].
  • Erroll Garner worked as a composer[7].
  • Erroll Garner worked as a jazz musician[8].
  • Erroll Garner's professions included recording artist[9].
  • Erroll Garner's education included a stint at Westinghouse High School[14].
  • Erroll Garner received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15].
  • Erroll Garner was a member of Erroll Garner All Stars[16].
  • Erroll Garner was a member of Wardell Gray Quintet[17].
  • Erroll Garner was a member of Erroll Garner Trio[18].
  • Erroll Garner is recorded as male[19].
  • Erroll Garner's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Erroll Garner's genre is jazz[21].
  • Erroll Garner's record label is recorded as Apollo Records[22].
  • Erroll Garner's record label is recorded as Columbia Records[23].
  • Erroll Garner's record label is recorded as Mercury Records[24].
  • Erroll Garner's record label is recorded as Verve Records[25].
  • Erroll Garner's record label is recorded as Savoy Records[26].
  • Erroll Garner's record label is recorded as EmArcy Records[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Erroll Garner's place of birth was Pittsburgh[2]. He was born on June 15, 1921[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].

Education

Erroll Garner was educated at Westinghouse High School[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pianist[6], composer[7], jazz musician[8], and recording artist[9].

Recognition

Erroll Garner received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15].

Death and Burial

Erroll Garner died on January 2, 1977[5]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was cardiac arrest[28]. He is buried at Homewood Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Erroll Garner ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (826 views/month, #6,906 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

He has been cited as an influence by Dave Grusin[31], a composer[32], b. 1934[33], of United States[34], awarded the Charles E. Lutton Man of Music Award[35].

FAQs

Where was Erroll Garner born?

Erroll Garner's place of birth was Pittsburgh[2].

Where did Erroll Garner die?

Erroll Garner died in Los Angeles[4].

What did Erroll Garner do for work?

Erroll Garner worked as pianist[6], composer[7], jazz musician[8], and recording artist[9].

Where did Erroll Garner go to school?

Erroll Garner was educated at Westinghouse High School[14].

What awards did Erroll Garner receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15].

Who did Erroll Garner influence?

Erroll Garner has been cited as an influence by Dave Grusin[31].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . musicbrainz.org. musicbrainz.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [28] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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