John Zorn
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Summary
John Zorn was born on September 2, 1953[1], in New York City[2]. He has worked as a composer[3], jazz clarinetist[4], jazz saxophonist[5], jazz pianist[6], and record producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,335 views/month, #6,771 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Field of work: jazz[10], avant-garde[11], klezmer[12], heavy metal music[13], grindcore[14], chamber music[15], jazz fusion[16]
- Educated at: Webster University[17], United Nations International School[18]
- Award received: MacArthur Fellows Program[19]
- Member of: Naked City[20], Milford Graves/John Zorn Duo[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Genre: avant-garde jazz[23]
- Record label: Tzadik Records[24], Elektra[25]
- Discography: John Zorn discography[26]
- Commons category: John Zorn[27]
- Family name: Zorn[28]
- Given name: John[29]
- Pseudonym: Dekoboko Hajime[30]
- Official website: http://www.tzadik.com[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:John Zorn[32]
- Instrument: saxophone[33], alto saxophone[34]
- Partner in business or sport: Milford Graves[35]
- Described by source: UbuWeb[36]
- Nominated for: Pulitzer Prize for Music[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Topic has template: Template:John Zorn[39]
- Owner of: Tzadik Records[40]
- Start of work period: 1973[41]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[42]
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Country: US[43]
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Began / founded: 1953-09-02[44]
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Genre(s): avant-garde, avant-garde jazz, avant-prog, classical, conducted improvisation, contemporary classical, easy listening, electronic, experimental rock, free improvisation, free jazz, jazz, klezmer, modern classical, surf[45]
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Community tags: american, avant-garde, avant-garde jazz, avant-prog, chamber jazz, classical, conducted improvisation, contemporary classical, easy listening, electronic, experimental rock, film score, free improvisation, free jazz, hardcore, jazz, jazz and blues, klezmer, modern classical, surf, thrash, world[46]
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MusicBrainz ID: 7ec4a553-73e5-4c0d-a071-a82b83a309e6[47]
Why It Matters
John Zorn has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
He has been cited as an influence by Kristin Hayter[50], a singer[51], b. 1986[52], of United States[53].
FAQs
Where was John Zorn born?
John Zorn's place of birth was New York City[2].
What did John Zorn do for work?
John Zorn worked as a composer[3], jazz clarinetist[4], jazz saxophonist[5], jazz pianist[6], and record producer[7].
Where did John Zorn go to school?
John Zorn was educated at Webster University[17] and United Nations International School[18].
What awards did John Zorn receive?
Honors received include MacArthur Fellows Program[19].
Who did John Zorn influence?
John Zorn has been cited as an influence by Kristin Hayter[50].