Gerald Clayton

Dutch-born American jazz pianist, composer and bandleader
Person human Q1509818
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Gerald Clayton

Summary

Gerald Clayton is a human[1]. Born in Utrecht[2], he… he was born on May 11, 1984[3]. He worked as a pianist[4], jazz musician[5], and composer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (425 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Utrecht[2], Gerald Clayton…
  • Gerald Clayton was born on May 11, 1984[3].
  • Gerald Clayton's father was John Clayton[8].
  • Gerald Clayton held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Gerald Clayton's professions included pianist[4].
  • Gerald Clayton's professions included jazz musician[5].
  • Gerald Clayton's professions included composer[6].
  • Gerald Clayton was educated at USC Thornton School of Music[10].
  • Gerald Clayton was educated at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts[11].
  • Gerald Clayton received the Edison Jazz Award[12].
  • Gerald Clayton was a member of The Roy Hargrove Quintet[13].
  • Gerald Clayton was a member of The Clayton Brothers[14].
  • Gerald Clayton is recorded as male[15].
  • Gerald Clayton's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Gerald Clayton's genre is jazz[17].
  • Gerald Clayton's record label is recorded as Concord Records[18].
  • Gerald Clayton's record label is recorded as Motéma Music[19].
  • Gerald Clayton's record label is recorded as EmArcy Records[20].
  • Gerald Clayton's record label is recorded as Blue Note[21].
  • Gerald Clayton's record label is recorded as ArtistShare[22].
  • Gerald Clayton's Commons category is recorded as Gerald Clayton[23].
  • Gerald Clayton's family name is recorded as Clayton[24].
  • Gerald Clayton's given name is recorded as Gerald[25].
  • Gerald Clayton's official website is recorded as https://geraldclayton.com/[26].
  • Gerald Clayton's work location is recorded as Los Angeles[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gerald Clayton's place of birth was Utrecht[2]. He was born on May 11, 1984[3]. His father was John Clayton[8].

Education

Educated at USC Thornton School of Music[10], a conservatory[28], in United States[29], founded in 1884[30] and Los Angeles County High School for the Arts[11], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1985[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pianist[4], jazz musician[5], and composer[6].

Recognition

Gerald Clayton received the Edison Jazz Award[12].

Why It Matters

Gerald Clayton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (425 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Gerald Clayton born?

Born in Utrecht[2], Gerald Clayton…

Who were Gerald Clayton's parents?

Gerald Clayton's father was John Clayton[8].

What did Gerald Clayton do for work?

Gerald Clayton worked as pianist[4], jazz musician[5], and composer[6].

Where did Gerald Clayton go to school?

Gerald Clayton was educated at USC Thornton School of Music[10] and Los Angeles County High School for the Arts[11].

What awards did Gerald Clayton receive?

Honors received include Edison Jazz Award[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . AllMusic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . nasjonaljazzscene.no. nasjonaljazzscene.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . AllMusic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . nasjonaljazzscene.no. nasjonaljazzscene.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . wikidata.org.
  20. [14] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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