Kenny Wheeler

Canadian composer and trumpet and flugelhorn player (1930–2014)
Person human Q578219
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Kenny Wheeler

Summary

Kenny Wheeler is a human[1]. Born in St. Catharines[2], he… he was born on January 14, 1930[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on September 18, 2014[5]. He worked as a trumpeter[6], composer[7], and jazz musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (214 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Kenny Wheeler was born in St. Catharines[2].
  • Kenny Wheeler died in London[4].
  • Kenny Wheeler was born on January 14, 1930[3].
  • Kenny Wheeler died on September 18, 2014[5].
  • Kenny Wheeler held citizenship in Canada[10].
  • Kenny Wheeler's professions included trumpeter[6].
  • Kenny Wheeler worked as a composer[7].
  • Kenny Wheeler worked as a jazz musician[8].
  • Kenny Wheeler was educated at The Royal Conservatory of Music[11].
  • Kenny Wheeler received the Officer of the Order of Canada[12].
  • Kenny Wheeler is recorded as male[13].
  • Kenny Wheeler's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Kenny Wheeler's genre is jazz[15].
  • Kenny Wheeler's genre is avant-garde jazz[16].
  • Kenny Wheeler's genre is chamber jazz[17].
  • Kenny Wheeler's record label is recorded as ECM Records[18].
  • Kenny Wheeler's record label is recorded as Edition Records[19].
  • Kenny Wheeler's Commons category is recorded as Kenny Wheeler[20].
  • The cause of death was disease[21].
  • Kenny Wheeler's family name is recorded as Wheeler[22].
  • Kenny Wheeler's given name is recorded as Kenny[23].
  • Kenny Wheeler's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Kenny Wheeler's instrument is recorded as trumpet[25].
  • Kenny Wheeler's instrument is recorded as flute[26].
  • Kenny Wheeler's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in St. Catharines[2], Kenny Wheeler… he was born on January 14, 1930[3].

Education

Kenny Wheeler was educated at The Royal Conservatory of Music[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include trumpeter[6], composer[7], and jazz musician[8].

Recognition

Kenny Wheeler received the Officer of the Order of Canada[12].

Death and Burial

Kenny Wheeler died on September 18, 2014[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was disease[21].

Why It Matters

Kenny Wheeler ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (214 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Kenny Wheeler born?

Kenny Wheeler was born in St. Catharines[2].

Where did Kenny Wheeler die?

Kenny Wheeler passed away in London[4].

What did Kenny Wheeler do for work?

Kenny Wheeler worked as trumpeter[6], composer[7], and jazz musician[8].

Where did Kenny Wheeler go to school?

Kenny Wheeler was educated at The Royal Conservatory of Music[11].

What awards did Kenny Wheeler receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of Canada[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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