Jack Nitzsche

American musician, arranger, songwriter, composer and record producer (1937-2000)
Person human Q709857
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Jack Nitzsche

Summary

Jack Nitzsche is a human[1]. Born in Chicago[2], he… he was born on April 22, 1937[3]. He died in Hollywood[4]. He died on August 25, 2000[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pianist[7], jazz musician[8], saxophonist[9], and record producer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,596 views/month, #6,755 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chicago[2], Jack Nitzsche…
  • Jack Nitzsche passed away in Hollywood[4].
  • Jack Nitzsche was born on April 22, 1937[3].
  • Jack Nitzsche died on August 25, 2000[5].
  • Burial took place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[12].
  • Among Jack Nitzsche's spouses was Buffy Sainte-Marie[13].
  • Jack Nitzsche held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Jack Nitzsche worked as a composer[6].
  • Jack Nitzsche worked as a pianist[7].
  • Jack Nitzsche worked as a jazz musician[8].
  • Jack Nitzsche's professions included saxophonist[9].
  • Jack Nitzsche worked as a record producer[10].
  • Jack Nitzsche worked as a film score composer[15].
  • Jack Nitzsche received the Academy Award for Best Original Song[16].
  • Jack Nitzsche was a member of The Stray Gators[17].
  • Jack Nitzsche is recorded as male[18].
  • Jack Nitzsche's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Jack Nitzsche's genre is rock music[20].
  • Jack Nitzsche's Commons category is recorded as Jack Nitzsche[21].
  • The cause of death was infectious disease[22].
  • Jack Nitzsche's family name is recorded as Nitzsche[23].
  • Jack Nitzsche's given name is recorded as Bernard[24].
  • Jack Nitzsche's given name is recorded as Alfred[25].
  • Jack Nitzsche's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Jack Nitzsche's instrument is recorded as piano[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jack Nitzsche's place of birth was Chicago[2]. He was born on April 22, 1937[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], pianist[7], jazz musician[8], saxophonist[9], record producer[10], and film score composer[15].

Recognition

Jack Nitzsche received the Academy Award for Best Original Song[16].

Personal Life

Among Jack Nitzsche's spouses was Buffy Sainte-Marie[13].

Death and Burial

Jack Nitzsche died on August 25, 2000[5]. He passed away in Hollywood[4]. The cause of death was infectious disease[22]. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Jack Nitzsche ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,596 views/month, #6,755 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Jack Nitzsche born?

Jack Nitzsche's place of birth was Chicago[2].

Where did Jack Nitzsche die?

Jack Nitzsche died in Hollywood[4].

Who was Jack Nitzsche married to?

Jack Nitzsche's spouses include Buffy Sainte-Marie[13].

What did Jack Nitzsche do for work?

Jack Nitzsche worked as composer[6], pianist[7], jazz musician[8], saxophonist[9], and record producer[10].

What awards did Jack Nitzsche receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Original Song[16].

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. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score, Academy Award for Best Original Score
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