Joe Williams
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Summary
Joe Williams was born on December 12, 1918[1], in Cordele[2]. He died on March 29, 1999[3], in Las Vegas[4]. He worked as a jazz musician[5], film actor[6], singer[7], and musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,257 views/month, #7,131 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Palm Memorial Park Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[12]
- Educated at: Englewood Technical Prep Academy[13]
- Award received: Distinguished Nevadan[14], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15], NEA Jazz Masters[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Genre: blues[18], swing[19]
- Record label: Blue Note[20], Apex[21], Roulette Records, Inc.[22], Verve Records[23]
- Commons category: Joe Williams[24]
- Family name: Williams[25]
- Given name: Joe[26]
- Described at URL: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-mar-31-mn-22803-story.html[27], https://www.nytimes.com/1999/03/31/arts/joe-williams-jazz-singer-of-soulful-tone-and-timing-is-dead-at-80.html[28], https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1999-04-04-9904040146-story.html[29]
- Instrument: voice[30]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Different from: Joe Williams[33]
- Start of work period: 1930[34]
- End of work period: 1998[35]
- Time period: 20th century[36]
Why It Matters
Joe Williams has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Joe Williams born?
Joe Williams's place of birth was Cordele[2].
Where did Joe Williams die?
Joe Williams passed away in Las Vegas[4].
What did Joe Williams do for work?
Joe Williams worked as a jazz musician[5], film actor[6], singer[7], and musician[8].
Where did Joe Williams go to school?
Joe Williams was educated at Englewood Technical Prep Academy[13].
What awards did Joe Williams receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Nevadan[14], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15], and NEA Jazz Masters[16].