Freddie Keppard
American jazz Cornettist (1889-1933)
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Summary
Freddie Keppard was born on February 27, 1889[1], in New Orleans[2]. He died on July 15, 1933[3], in Chicago[4]. He worked as a jazz musician[5] and cornetist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (394 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Lincoln Cemetery[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Genre: jazz[12]
- Commons category: Freddie Keppard[13]
- Cause of death: tuberculosis[14]
- Given name: Freddie[15]
- Medical condition: tuberculosis[16]
- Manner of death: natural causes[17]
- Instrument: cornet[18]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[19]
Why It Matters
Freddie Keppard has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]
FAQs
Where was Freddie Keppard born?
Freddie Keppard was born in New Orleans[2].
Where did Freddie Keppard die?
Freddie Keppard died in Chicago[4].
What did Freddie Keppard do for work?
Freddie Keppard worked as a jazz musician[5] and cornetist[6].