Julius Hemphill
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Summary
Julius Hemphill was born on January 24, 1938[1], in Fort Worth[2]. He died on April 2, 1995[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a composer[5], saxophonist[6], jazz musician[7], and musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (323 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Educated at: I.M. Terrell High School[11], Lincoln University[12]
- Award received: Bessie Awards[13]
- Member of: World Saxophone Quartet[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Genre: jazz[16], Afro-Cuban jazz[17]
- Record label: Elektra[18], Black Lion Records[19]
- Discography: Julius Hemphill discography[20]
- Commons category: Julius Hemphill[21]
- Archives at: NYU Special Collections[22]
- Family name: Hemphill[23]
- Given name: Julius[24]
- Instrument: saxophone[25], alto saxophone[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- Start of work period: 1965[28]
- P14750: 8E8E-B945-EA37-1641-C0C2[29]
Why It Matters
Julius Hemphill has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Julius Hemphill born?
Julius Hemphill was born in Fort Worth[2].
Where did Julius Hemphill die?
Julius Hemphill passed away in New York City[4].
What did Julius Hemphill do for work?
Julius Hemphill worked as a composer[5], saxophonist[6], jazz musician[7], and musician[8].
Where did Julius Hemphill go to school?
Julius Hemphill was educated at I.M. Terrell High School[11] and Lincoln University[12].
What awards did Julius Hemphill receive?
Honors received include Bessie Awards[13].