Graham Collier

English jazz bassist, bandleader and composer (1937–2011)
Person human Q1523857
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Graham Collier

Summary

Graham Collier is a human[1]. Born in Tynemouth[2], he… he was born on February 21, 1937[3]. He passed away in Chania[4]. He died on September 9, 2011[5]. He worked as a bandleader[6], conductor[7], composer[8], jazz musician[9], and non-fiction writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Graham Collier was born in Tynemouth[2].
  • Graham Collier passed away in Chania[4].
  • Graham Collier was born on February 21, 1937[3].
  • Graham Collier died on September 9, 2011[5].
  • Graham Collier held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Graham Collier's professions included bandleader[6].
  • Graham Collier's professions included conductor[7].
  • Graham Collier worked as a composer[8].
  • Graham Collier worked as a jazz musician[9].
  • Graham Collier's professions included non-fiction writer[10].
  • Graham Collier's professions included recording artist[13].
  • Graham Collier's field of work was jazz[14].
  • Graham Collier's education included a stint at Berklee College of Music[15].
  • Graham Collier received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • Graham Collier is recorded as male[17].
  • Graham Collier's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Graham Collier's genre is jazz[19].
  • Graham Collier's record label is recorded as Cuneiform Records[20].
  • Graham Collier's discography is recorded as Graham Collier discography[21].
  • Graham Collier's family name is recorded as Collier[22].
  • Graham Collier's given name is recorded as James[23].
  • Graham Collier's given name is recorded as Graham[24].
  • Graham Collier's instrument is recorded as double bass[25].
  • Graham Collier's instrument is recorded as bass[26].
  • Graham Collier's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Tynemouth[2], Graham Collier… he was born on February 21, 1937[3].

Education

Graham Collier was educated at Berklee College of Music[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include bandleader[6], conductor[7], composer[8], jazz musician[9], non-fiction writer[10], and recording artist[13]. Graham Collier's field of work was jazz[14].

Recognition

Graham Collier received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16].

Death and Burial

Graham Collier died on September 9, 2011[5]. He died in Chania[4].

Why It Matters

Graham Collier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Graham Collier born?

Born in Tynemouth[2], Graham Collier…

Where did Graham Collier die?

Graham Collier passed away in Chania[4].

What did Graham Collier do for work?

Graham Collier worked as bandleader[6], conductor[7], composer[8], jazz musician[9], and non-fiction writer[10].

Where did Graham Collier go to school?

Graham Collier was educated at Berklee College of Music[15].

What awards did Graham Collier receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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