Roscoe Mitchell

American jazz musician (born 1940)
Person human Q1785499
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Roscoe Mitchell

Summary

Roscoe Mitchell is a human[1]. He was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on August 3, 1940[3]. He worked as a composer[4], oboist[5], music educator[6], jazz musician[7], and saxophonist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (174 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Roscoe Mitchell was born in Chicago[2].
  • Roscoe Mitchell was born on August 3, 1940[3].
  • Roscoe Mitchell held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Roscoe Mitchell is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[11].
  • Roscoe Mitchell worked as a composer[4].
  • Roscoe Mitchell worked as an oboist[5].
  • Roscoe Mitchell worked as a music educator[6].
  • Roscoe Mitchell's professions included jazz musician[7].
  • Roscoe Mitchell's professions included saxophonist[8].
  • Roscoe Mitchell worked as a percussionist[12].
  • Roscoe Mitchell's field of work was jazz[13].
  • Among Roscoe Mitchell's employers was Mills College at Northeastern University[14].
  • Roscoe Mitchell received the NEA Jazz Masters[15].
  • Roscoe Mitchell was a member of Roscoe Mitchell Creative Orchestra[16].
  • Roscoe Mitchell was a member of Roscoe Mitchell and the Note Factory[17].
  • Roscoe Mitchell is recorded as male[18].
  • Roscoe Mitchell's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Roscoe Mitchell's genre is jazz[20].
  • Roscoe Mitchell's genre is jazz fusion[21].
  • Roscoe Mitchell's record label is recorded as Nessa Records[22].
  • Roscoe Mitchell's discography is recorded as Roscoe Mitchell discography[23].
  • Roscoe Mitchell's Commons category is recorded as Roscoe Mitchell[24].
  • Roscoe Mitchell's family name is recorded as Mitchell[25].
  • Roscoe Mitchell's given name is recorded as Roscoe[26].
  • Roscoe Mitchell's instrument is recorded as oboe[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Roscoe Mitchell's place of birth was Chicago[2]. He was born on August 3, 1940[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[4], oboist[5], music educator[6], jazz musician[7], saxophonist[8], and percussionist[12]. Roscoe Mitchell's field of work was jazz[13]. Among his employers was Mills College at Northeastern University[14].

Recognition

Roscoe Mitchell received the NEA Jazz Masters[15].

Why It Matters

Roscoe Mitchell ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (174 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Roscoe Mitchell born?

Roscoe Mitchell's place of birth was Chicago[2].

What did Roscoe Mitchell do for work?

Roscoe Mitchell worked as composer[4], oboist[5], music educator[6], jazz musician[7], and saxophonist[8].

What awards did Roscoe Mitchell receive?

Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Discography Roscoe Mitchell discography
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    Family name Mitchell
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