Rob McConnell

Canadian jazz musician (1935–2010)
Person human Q448257
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Rob McConnell

Summary

Rob McConnell is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on February 14, 1935[3]. He passed away in Toronto[4]. He died on May 1, 2010[5]. He worked as a jazz musician[6], bandleader[7], composer[8], music teacher[9], and music artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Rob McConnell was born in London[2].
  • Rob McConnell died in Toronto[4].
  • Rob McConnell was born on February 14, 1935[3].
  • Rob McConnell died on May 1, 2010[5].
  • Rob McConnell held citizenship in Canada[12].
  • Rob McConnell worked as a jazz musician[6].
  • Rob McConnell worked as a bandleader[7].
  • Rob McConnell's professions included composer[8].
  • Rob McConnell's professions included music teacher[9].
  • Rob McConnell's professions included music artist[10].
  • Rob McConnell was educated at University of Toronto[13].
  • Rob McConnell received the Officer of the Order of Canada[14].
  • Rob McConnell received the Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album[15].
  • Rob McConnell received the Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella[16].
  • Rob McConnell received the Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals[17].
  • Rob McConnell received the Canadian Music Hall of Fame[18].
  • Rob McConnell is recorded as male[19].
  • Rob McConnell's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Rob McConnell's genre is jazz[21].
  • Rob McConnell's record label is recorded as Palo Alto Records[22].
  • Rob McConnell's Commons category is recorded as Rob McConnell[23].
  • Rob McConnell's archives at is recorded as University of Toronto Music Library[24].
  • The cause of death was cancer[25].
  • Rob McConnell's residence is recorded as London[26].
  • Rob McConnell's family name is recorded as McConnell[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Rob McConnell… he was born on February 14, 1935[3].

Education

Rob McConnell's education included a stint at University of Toronto[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jazz musician[6], bandleader[7], composer[8], music teacher[9], and music artist[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of Canada[14], a grade of an order[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1967[30]; Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album[15], a class of award[31]; Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella[16], a class of award[32], in United States[33], founded in 1963[34]; Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals[17], a Grammy Awards[35], in United States[36], founded in 1963[37]; and Canadian Music Hall of Fame[18], a music hall of fame[38], in Canada[39], founded in 1978[40].

Death and Burial

Rob McConnell died on May 1, 2010[5]. He died in Toronto[4]. The cause of death was cancer[25].

Why It Matters

Rob McConnell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41]

FAQs

Where was Rob McConnell born?

Rob McConnell's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Rob McConnell die?

Rob McConnell died in Toronto[4].

What did Rob McConnell do for work?

Rob McConnell worked as jazz musician[6], bandleader[7], composer[8], music teacher[9], and music artist[10].

Where did Rob McConnell go to school?

Rob McConnell was educated at University of Toronto[13].

What awards did Rob McConnell receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of Canada[14], Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album[15], Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella[16], and Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals[17].

References

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  20. [24] . discoverarchives.library.utoronto.ca. discoverarchives.library.utoronto.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . allmusic.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . lifeinlegacy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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