Jimmy Owens
American jazz trumpeter, composer, lecturer, and educator
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Summary
Jimmy Owens was born on December 9, 1943[1], in New York City[2]. He has worked as a jazz musician[3], pedagogue[4], trumpeter[5], and composer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (173 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[9]
- Educated at: High School of Music & Art[10]
- Award received: NEA Jazz Masters[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Genre: jazz[13], Afrobeat[14]
- Record label: Columbia Records[15]
- Commons category: Jimmy Owens[16]
- Family name: Owens[17]
- Given name: Jimmy[18]
- Official website: http://www.jimmyowensjazz.com/bio.html[19]
- Instrument: trumpet[20]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[21]
Why It Matters
Jimmy Owens is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
FAQs
Where was Jimmy Owens born?
Jimmy Owens's place of birth was New York City[2].
What did Jimmy Owens do for work?
Jimmy Owens worked as a jazz musician[3], pedagogue[4], trumpeter[5], and composer[6].
Where did Jimmy Owens go to school?
Jimmy Owens was educated at High School of Music & Art[10].
What awards did Jimmy Owens receive?
Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[11].