Jimmy Cobb
American jazz drummer (1929–2020)
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Summary
Jimmy Cobb was born on January 20, 1929[1], in Washington, D.C.[2]. He died on May 24, 2020[3], in Manhattan[4]. He worked as a drummer[5], jazz musician[6], percussionist[7], and musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,635 views/month, #7,143 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Field of work: jazz[11]
- Award received: NEA Jazz Masters[12]
- Member of: The Great Jazz Trio[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Genre: jazz[15]
- Record label: Chesky Records[16]
- Commons category: Jimmy Cobb[17]
- Cause of death: lung cancer[18]
- Family name: Cobb[19]
- Given name: Jimmy[20]
- Official website: https://www.jimmycobb.com/[21]
- Manner of death: natural causes[22]
- Instrument: drum kit[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- Birth name: James Wilbur Cobb[25]
- Name in native language: Jimmy Cobb[26]
- Number of children: 2[27]
- Start of work period: 1949[28]
Why It Matters
Jimmy Cobb has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Jimmy Cobb born?
Jimmy Cobb's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].
Where did Jimmy Cobb die?
Jimmy Cobb died in Manhattan[4].
What did Jimmy Cobb do for work?
Jimmy Cobb worked as a drummer[5], jazz musician[6], percussionist[7], and musician[8].
What awards did Jimmy Cobb receive?
Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[12].