Lester Bowie
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Summary
Lester Bowie was born on October 11, 1941[1], in Frederick[2]. He died on November 8, 1999[3], in Brooklyn[4]. He worked as a composer[5], bandleader[6], jazz musician[7], trumpeter[8], and multi-instrumentalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,292 views/month, #7,210 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Occupation: musician[12]
- Educated at: Sumner High School[13]
- Member of: Art Ensemble of Chicago[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Genre: jazz[16], jazz fusion[17]
- Record label: Nessa Records[18], ECM Records[19], Atlantic Records[20], Black Saint[21], DIW Records[22], Horo Records[23], Freedom Records[24], Soul Note[25]
- Commons category: Lester Bowie[26]
- Cause of death: liver cancer[27]
- Family name: Bowie[28]
- Given name: Lester[29]
- Official website: http://www.artensembleofchicago.com/lester.html[30]
- Manner of death: natural causes[31]
- Instrument: trumpet[32], voice[33], flugelhorn[34], bass[35], drum kit[36], percussion instrument[37]
- Start of work period: 1965[38]
- End of work period: 1999[39]
Why It Matters
Lester Bowie has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Lester Bowie born?
Lester Bowie's place of birth was Frederick[2].
Where did Lester Bowie die?
Lester Bowie passed away in Brooklyn[4].
What did Lester Bowie do for work?
Lester Bowie worked as a composer[5], bandleader[6], jazz musician[7], trumpeter[8], and multi-instrumentalist[9].
Where did Lester Bowie go to school?
Lester Bowie was educated at Sumner High School[13].