Milt Jackson
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Summary
Milt Jackson was born on January 1, 1923[1], in Detroit[2]. He died on October 9, 1999[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a composer[5], jazz musician[6], singer[7], recording artist[8], and vibraphonist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,526 views/month, #7,087 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Manhattan[11]
- Place of burial: Woodlawn Cemetery[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[14]
- Occupation: musician[15]
- Educated at: Michigan State University[16]
- Award received: NEA Jazz Masters[17]
- Member of: Modern Jazz Quartet[18], Milt Jackson Orchestra[19], Milt Jackson Quintet[20], The Milt Jackson Big 4[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Genre: hard bop[23], bebop[24]
- Record label: Blue Note[25], Warner Records Inc.[26], Atlantic Records[27], Impulse![28]
- Discography: Milt Jackson discography[29]
- Commons category: Milt Jackson[30]
- Cause of death: liver cancer[31]
- Family name: Jackson[32]
- Given name: Milt[33], Milton[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Instrument: vibraphone[36], voice[37]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[38]
- Nickname: Bags[39]
Why It Matters
Milt Jackson has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Milt Jackson born?
Milt Jackson's place of birth was Detroit[2].
Where did Milt Jackson die?
Milt Jackson passed away in New York City[4].
What did Milt Jackson do for work?
Milt Jackson worked as a composer[5], jazz musician[6], singer[7], recording artist[8], and vibraphonist[9].
Where did Milt Jackson go to school?
Milt Jackson was educated at Michigan State University[16].
What awards did Milt Jackson receive?
Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[17].