Milt Hinton
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Summary
Milt Hinton was born on June 23, 1910[1], in Vicksburg[2]. He died on December 19, 2000[3], in Queens[4]. He worked as a photographer[5], jazz musician[6], non-fiction writer[7], singer[8], and musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (332 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[12]
- Field of work: jazz[13]
- Educated at: Wendell Phillips Academy High School[14]
- Award received: NEA Jazz Masters[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Genre: jazz[17], swing[18]
- Record label: Chiaroscuro Records[19], Sony Music[20]
- Commons category: Milt Hinton[21]
- Family name: Hinton[22]
- Given name: Milton[23]
- Pseudonym: Judge[24], Junior Hifitz[25]
- Official website: http://www.milthinton.com/[26]
- Instrument: double bass[27], voice[28], bass[29]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[30]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject African diaspora[31], WikiProject New York Public Library[32]
- Has works in the collection: Photography Collection[33]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[34]
- Artist files at: National Gallery of Art Library[35]
Why It Matters
Milt Hinton has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Milt Hinton born?
Milt Hinton's place of birth was Vicksburg[2].
Where did Milt Hinton die?
Milt Hinton died in Queens[4].
What did Milt Hinton do for work?
Milt Hinton worked as a photographer[5], jazz musician[6], non-fiction writer[7], singer[8], and musician[9].
Where did Milt Hinton go to school?
Milt Hinton was educated at Wendell Phillips Academy High School[14].
What awards did Milt Hinton receive?
Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[15].