Wadada Leo Smith
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Summary
Wadada Leo Smith is a human[1]. He was born in Leland[2]. He was born on December 18, 1941[3]. He worked as a composer[4], jazz trumpeter[5], music educator[6], university teacher[7], and trumpeter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (361 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Wadada Leo Smith was born in Leland[2].
- Wadada Leo Smith was born on December 18, 1941[3].
- Wadada Leo Smith held citizenship in United States[10].
- Wadada Leo Smith is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[11].
- Wadada Leo Smith worked as a composer[4].
- Wadada Leo Smith's professions included jazz trumpeter[5].
- Wadada Leo Smith worked as a music educator[6].
- Wadada Leo Smith's professions included university teacher[7].
- Wadada Leo Smith worked as a trumpeter[8].
- Wadada Leo Smith's professions included musicologist[12].
- Among Wadada Leo Smith's employers was California Institute of the Arts[13].
- Wadada Leo Smith's education included a stint at Wesleyan University[14].
- A notable student of Wadada Leo Smith was Harris Eisenstadt[15].
- Wadada Leo Smith received the Guggenheim Fellowship[16].
- Wadada Leo Smith is recorded as male[17].
- Wadada Leo Smith's instance of is recorded as human[18].
- Wadada Leo Smith's genre is jazz[19].
- Wadada Leo Smith's record label is recorded as Pi Recordings[20].
- Wadada Leo Smith's discography is recorded as Wadada Leo Smith discography[21].
- Wadada Leo Smith's Commons category is recorded as Wadada Leo Smith[22].
- Wadada Leo Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[23].
- Wadada Leo Smith's given name is recorded as Ishmael[24].
- Wadada Leo Smith's given name is recorded as Wadada[25].
- Wadada Leo Smith's given name is recorded as Leo[26].
- Wadada Leo Smith's official website is recorded as https://www.wadadaleosmith.com[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1941-12-18[30]
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Genre(s): free improvisation, free jazz, jazz[31]
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Community tags: american, ankhrasmation, free improvisation, free jazz, jazz, jazz and blues[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 11ce83c2-1ae1-4958-a28a-b58e61a6fb60[33]
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Origins and Family
Wadada Leo Smith's place of birth was Leland[2]. He was born on December 18, 1941[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[11].
Education
Wadada Leo Smith's education included a stint at Wesleyan University[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[4], jazz trumpeter[5], music educator[6], university teacher[7], trumpeter[8], and musicologist[12]. Wadada Leo Smith was employed by California Institute of the Arts[13]. A notable student of him was Harris Eisenstadt[15].
Recognition
Wadada Leo Smith received the Guggenheim Fellowship[16].
Why It Matters
Wadada Leo Smith ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (361 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Wadada Leo Smith born?
Born in Leland[2].
What did Wadada Leo Smith do for work?
Wadada Leo Smith worked as composer[4], jazz trumpeter[5], music educator[6], university teacher[7], and trumpeter[8].
Where did Wadada Leo Smith go to school?
Wadada Leo Smith was educated at Wesleyan University[14].
What awards did Wadada Leo Smith receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[16].