Jim Hall

American jazz guitarist, composer (1930–2013)
Person human Q433054
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Jim Hall

Summary

Jim Hall is a human[1]. Born in Buffalo[2], he… he was born on December 4, 1930[3]. He died in Buffalo[4]. He died on December 10, 2013[5]. He worked as a composer[6], jazz guitarist[7], and recording artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (650 views/month, #7,081 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jim Hall's place of birth was Buffalo[2].
  • Jim Hall died in Buffalo[4].
  • Jim Hall was born on December 4, 1930[3].
  • Jim Hall died on December 10, 2013[5].
  • Jim Hall held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Jim Hall's professions included composer[6].
  • Jim Hall worked as a jazz guitarist[7].
  • Jim Hall's professions included recording artist[8].
  • Jim Hall was employed by The New School[11].
  • Jim Hall was educated at Cleveland Institute of Music[12].
  • Jim Hall received the NEA Jazz Masters[13].
  • Jim Hall is recorded as male[14].
  • Jim Hall's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Jim Hall's genre is jazz[16].
  • Jim Hall's genre is cool jazz[17].
  • Jim Hall's record label is recorded as CTI Records[18].
  • Jim Hall's record label is recorded as A&M Records[19].
  • Jim Hall's record label is recorded as ArtistShare[20].
  • Jim Hall's discography is recorded as Jim Hall (musician) discography[21].
  • Jim Hall is part of Jim Hall Trio[22].
  • Jim Hall's Commons category is recorded as Jim Hall[23].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24].
  • Jim Hall's family name is recorded as Hall[25].
  • Jim Hall's given name is recorded as James[26].
  • Jim Hall's given name is recorded as Stanley[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Buffalo[2], Jim Hall… he was born on December 4, 1930[3].

Education

Jim Hall's education included a stint at Cleveland Institute of Music[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], jazz guitarist[7], and recording artist[8]. Jim Hall was employed by The New School[11].

Recognition

Jim Hall received the NEA Jazz Masters[13].

Death and Burial

Jim Hall died on December 10, 2013[5]. He passed away in Buffalo[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24].

Why It Matters

Jim Hall ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (650 views/month, #7,081 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Jim Hall born?

Jim Hall's place of birth was Buffalo[2].

Where did Jim Hall die?

Jim Hall passed away in Buffalo[4].

What did Jim Hall do for work?

Jim Hall worked as composer[6], jazz guitarist[7], and recording artist[8].

Where did Jim Hall go to school?

Jim Hall was educated at Cleveland Institute of Music[12].

What awards did Jim Hall receive?

Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation composer, jazz guitarist, recording artist
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  2. 9d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image Street of Fame-Jim Hall.JPG
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