Lew Tabackin

American musician
Person human Q1273891
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Lew Tabackin

Summary

Lew Tabackin is a human[1]. He was born in Philadelphia[2]. He was born on March 26, 1940[3]. He worked as a bandleader[4], conductor[5], jazz musician[6], and saxophonist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (196 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Lew Tabackin was born in Philadelphia[2].
  • Lew Tabackin was born on March 26, 1940[3].
  • Lew Tabackin was married to Toshiko Akiyoshi[9].
  • Lew Tabackin held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Lew Tabackin's professions included bandleader[4].
  • Lew Tabackin's professions included conductor[5].
  • Lew Tabackin's professions included jazz musician[6].
  • Lew Tabackin worked as a saxophonist[7].
  • Lew Tabackin was educated at The University of the Arts[11].
  • Lew Tabackin was a member of Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra[12].
  • Lew Tabackin is recorded as male[13].
  • Lew Tabackin's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Lew Tabackin's genre is jazz[15].
  • Lew Tabackin's genre is jazz fusion[16].
  • Lew Tabackin's Commons category is recorded as Lew Tabackin[17].
  • Lew Tabackin's given name is recorded as Lew[18].
  • Lew Tabackin's official website is recorded as https://lewtabackin.com[19].
  • Lew Tabackin's instrument is recorded as saxophone[20].
  • Lew Tabackin's instrument is recorded as flute[21].
  • Lew Tabackin's instrument is recorded as tenor saxophone[22].
  • Lew Tabackin's start of work period is recorded as 1962[23].

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Origins and Family

Lew Tabackin was born in Philadelphia[2]. He was born on March 26, 1940[3].

Education

Lew Tabackin was educated at The University of the Arts[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include bandleader[4], conductor[5], jazz musician[6], and saxophonist[7].

Personal Life

Among Lew Tabackin's spouses was Toshiko Akiyoshi[9].

Why It Matters

Lew Tabackin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (196 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Lew Tabackin born?

Born in Philadelphia[2], Lew Tabackin…

Who was Lew Tabackin married to?

Lew Tabackin's spouses include Toshiko Akiyoshi[9].

What did Lew Tabackin do for work?

Lew Tabackin worked as bandleader[4], conductor[5], jazz musician[6], and saxophonist[7].

Where did Lew Tabackin go to school?

Lew Tabackin was educated at The University of the Arts[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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