Shirley Scott
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Summary
Shirley Scott was born on March 14, 1934[1], in Philadelphia[2]. She died on March 10, 2002[3], in Philadelphia[4]. She worked as a jazz organist[5], recording artist[6], musician[7], and bandleader[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (455 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Stanley Turrentine[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[12]
- Sex or gender: female[13]
- Genre: bebop[14], jazz[15]
- Record label: Prestige[16]
- Discography: Shirley Scott discography[17]
- Cause of death: heart failure[18]
- Family name: Scott[19]
- Given name: Shirley[20]
- Manner of death: natural causes[21]
- Instrument: Hammond organ[22], organ[23], piano[24]
- Described by source: Notable Black American Women[25], Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[26]
- Name in native language: Shirley Scott[27]
Why It Matters
Shirley Scott has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Shirley Scott born?
Shirley Scott's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
Where did Shirley Scott die?
Shirley Scott passed away in Philadelphia[4].
Who was Shirley Scott married to?
Shirley Scott's spouses include Stanley Turrentine[10].
What did Shirley Scott do for work?
Shirley Scott worked as a jazz organist[5], recording artist[6], musician[7], and bandleader[8].