Paul Chambers

American jazz double bassist (1935–1969)
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Paul Chambers

Summary

Paul Chambers is a human[1]. Born in Pittsburgh[2], he… he was born on April 22, 1935[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on January 4, 1969[5]. He worked as a composer[6], jazz musician[7], recording artist[8], and double-bassist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (976 views/month, #6,945 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Pittsburgh[2], Paul Chambers…
  • Paul Chambers died in New York City[4].
  • Paul Chambers was born on April 22, 1935[3].
  • Paul Chambers died on January 4, 1969[5].
  • Paul Chambers is buried at The Evergreens Cemetery[11].
  • Paul Chambers held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Paul Chambers is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].
  • Paul Chambers worked as a composer[6].
  • Paul Chambers's professions included jazz musician[7].
  • Paul Chambers's professions included recording artist[8].
  • Paul Chambers's professions included double-bassist[9].
  • Paul Chambers's education included a stint at Cass Technical High School[14].
  • Paul Chambers is recorded as male[15].
  • Paul Chambers's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Paul Chambers's genre is jazz[17].
  • Paul Chambers's genre is bebop[18].
  • Paul Chambers's record label is recorded as Blue Note[19].
  • Paul Chambers's discography is recorded as Paul Chambers discography[20].
  • The cause of death was tuberculosis[21].
  • Paul Chambers's family name is recorded as Chambers[22].
  • Paul Chambers's given name is recorded as Paul[23].
  • Paul Chambers's given name is recorded as Laurence[24].
  • Paul Chambers's given name is recorded as Dunbar[25].
  • Paul Chambers's medical condition is recorded as tuberculosis[26].
  • Paul Chambers's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul Chambers's place of birth was Pittsburgh[2]. He was born on April 22, 1935[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].

Education

Paul Chambers's education included a stint at Cass Technical High School[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], jazz musician[7], recording artist[8], and double-bassist[9].

Death and Burial

Paul Chambers died on January 4, 1969[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[21]. He is buried at The Evergreens Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Paul Chambers ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (976 views/month, #6,945 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Paul Chambers born?

Born in Pittsburgh[2], Paul Chambers…

Where did Paul Chambers die?

Paul Chambers passed away in New York City[4].

What did Paul Chambers do for work?

Paul Chambers worked as composer[6], jazz musician[7], recording artist[8], and double-bassist[9].

Where did Paul Chambers go to school?

Paul Chambers was educated at Cass Technical High School[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Paul, Laurence, Dunbar
    Instance of human
    Work period end
    Sex or gender male
    + 29 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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