Lew Soloff
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Summary
Lew Soloff was born on February 20, 1944[1], in New York City[2]. He died on March 8, 2015[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a bandleader[5], composer[6], conductor[7], horn player[8], and jazz musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (384 views/month, #7,191 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Sharon Gardens Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: trumpeter[13], musician[14]
- Educated at: Juilliard School[15], Eastman School of Music[16]
- Award received: Grammy Award for Album of the Year[17]
- Member of: Blood, Sweat & Tears[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: jazz[20], big band music[21]
- Record label: Milestone[22]
- Part of: list of members of Blood, Sweat & Tears[23]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[24]
- Family name: Q37062306[25]
- Given name: Lew[26]
- Manner of death: natural causes[27]
- Instrument: horn[28], trumpet[29]
- Start of work period: 1960[30]
- P14750: 3A49-C08C-6CB1-7C58-C74D[31]
Why It Matters
Lew Soloff has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Lew Soloff born?
Lew Soloff's place of birth was New York City[2].
Where did Lew Soloff die?
Lew Soloff passed away in New York City[4].
What did Lew Soloff do for work?
Lew Soloff worked as a bandleader[5], composer[6], conductor[7], horn player[8], and jazz musician[9].
Where did Lew Soloff go to school?
Lew Soloff was educated at Juilliard School[15] and Eastman School of Music[16].
What awards did Lew Soloff receive?
Honors received include Grammy Award for Album of the Year[17].