Percy Heath

American musician (1923–2005)
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Percy Heath

Summary

Percy Heath is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wilmington[2]. He was born on April 30, 1923[3]. He passed away in Southampton[4]. He died on April 28, 2005[5]. He worked as a jazz musician[6], aircraft pilot[7], and cellist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (356 views/month, #7,170 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wilmington[2], Percy Heath…
  • Percy Heath died in Southampton[4].
  • Percy Heath was born on April 30, 1923[3].
  • Percy Heath died on April 28, 2005[5].
  • Percy Heath held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Percy Heath is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[11].
  • Percy Heath's professions included jazz musician[6].
  • Percy Heath's professions included aircraft pilot[7].
  • Percy Heath's professions included cellist[8].
  • Percy Heath received the NEA Jazz Masters[12].
  • Percy Heath was a member of Tuskegee Airmen[13].
  • Percy Heath is recorded as male[14].
  • Percy Heath's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Percy Heath's genre is jazz[16].
  • Percy Heath's genre is hard bop[17].
  • Percy Heath's Commons category is recorded as Percy Heath[18].
  • The cause of death was bone cancer[19].
  • Percy Heath's family name is recorded as Heath[20].
  • Percy Heath's given name is recorded as Percy[21].
  • Percy Heath's official website is recorded as https://www.nea.gov/national/jazz/masterbios/percyheath.html[22].
  • Percy Heath's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Percy Heath's instrument is recorded as double bass[24].
  • Percy Heath's instrument is recorded as cello[25].
  • Percy Heath's instrument is recorded as bass[26].
  • Percy Heath's described by source is recorded as Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Percy Heath's place of birth was Wilmington[2]. He was born on April 30, 1923[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jazz musician[6], aircraft pilot[7], and cellist[8].

Recognition

Percy Heath received the NEA Jazz Masters[12].

Death and Burial

Percy Heath died on April 28, 2005[5]. He died in Southampton[4]. The cause of death was bone cancer[19].

Why It Matters

Percy Heath ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (356 views/month, #7,170 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Percy Heath born?

Percy Heath was born in Wilmington[2].

Where did Percy Heath die?

Percy Heath passed away in Southampton[4].

What did Percy Heath do for work?

Percy Heath worked as jazz musician[6], aircraft pilot[7], and cellist[8].

What awards did Percy Heath receive?

Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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