Oliver Lake
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Summary
Oliver Lake was born on September 14, 1942[1], in Marianna[2]. He has worked as a composer[3], saxophonist[4], jazz musician[5], recording artist[6], and musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (306 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Marianna[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[11]
- Employer: Webster University[12]
- Educated at: Sumner High School[13], Lincoln University[14]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[15], Doris Duke Performing Artist Award[16]
- Member of: Trio 3[17], Oliver Lake Quintet[18], Dennis González’s Spirit Meridian[19], World Saxophone Quartet[20], The OGJB Quartet[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Genre: jazz[23]
- Record label: Freedom Records[24]
- Discography: Oliver Lake discography[25]
- Commons category: Oliver Lake[26]
- Archives at: Library of Congress Music Division[27]
- Family name: Lake[28]
- Given name: Oliver[29]
- Official website: https://www.oliverlake.net/[30]
- Described at URL: https://harlemjazzboxx.com/oliver-lake/[31]
- Instrument: saxophone[32], soprano saxophone[33], alto saxophone[34], tenor saxophone[35]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[36]
- Start of work period: 1971[37]
- Artist files at: Smithsonian American Art and Portrait Gallery Library[38]
Why It Matters
Oliver Lake has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Oliver Lake born?
Oliver Lake's place of birth was Marianna[2].
What did Oliver Lake do for work?
Oliver Lake worked as a composer[3], saxophonist[4], jazz musician[5], recording artist[6], and musician[7].
Where did Oliver Lake go to school?
Oliver Lake was educated at Sumner High School[13] and Lincoln University[14].
What awards did Oliver Lake receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15] and Doris Duke Performing Artist Award[16].