Warne Marsh

American tenor saxophonist (1927–1987)
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Warne Marsh
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Warne Marsh

Summary

Warne Marsh is a human[1]. Born in Los Angeles[2], he… he was born on October 26, 1927[3]. He died in North Hollywood[4]. He died on December 18, 1987[5]. He worked as a saxophonist[6], jazz musician[7], and recording artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (140 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Los Angeles[2], Warne Marsh…
  • Warne Marsh died in North Hollywood[4].
  • Warne Marsh was born on October 26, 1927[3].
  • Warne Marsh died on December 18, 1987[5].
  • Warne Marsh is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[10].
  • Warne Marsh's father was Oliver T. Marsh[11].
  • Warne Marsh held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Warne Marsh worked as a saxophonist[6].
  • Warne Marsh's professions included jazz musician[7].
  • Warne Marsh's professions included recording artist[8].
  • Warne Marsh received the Paul Acket Award[13].
  • Warne Marsh is recorded as male[14].
  • Warne Marsh's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Warne Marsh's genre is jazz[16].
  • Warne Marsh's record label is recorded as Criss Cross Jazz[17].
  • Warne Marsh's discography is recorded as Warne Marsh discography[18].
  • Warne Marsh's family name is recorded as Marsh[19].
  • Warne Marsh's given name is recorded as Warne[20].
  • Warne Marsh's given name is recorded as Marion[21].
  • Warne Marsh's instrument is recorded as saxophone[22].
  • Warne Marsh's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Warne Marion Marsh'}[23].
  • Warne Marsh's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Warne Marsh'}[24].
  • Warne Marsh's start of work period is recorded as 1987[25].

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Origins and Family

Warne Marsh was born in Los Angeles[2]. He was born on October 26, 1927[3]. His father was Oliver T. Marsh[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include saxophonist[6], jazz musician[7], and recording artist[8].

Recognition

Warne Marsh received the Paul Acket Award[13].

Death and Burial

Warne Marsh died on December 18, 1987[5]. He passed away in North Hollywood[4]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[10].

Why It Matters

Warne Marsh ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (140 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26]

He has been cited as an influence by Mark Turner[27], a composer[28], b. 1965[29], of United States[30].

FAQs

Where was Warne Marsh born?

Warne Marsh's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].

Where did Warne Marsh die?

Warne Marsh passed away in North Hollywood[4].

Who were Warne Marsh's parents?

Warne Marsh's father was Oliver T. Marsh[11].

What did Warne Marsh do for work?

Warne Marsh worked as saxophonist[6], jazz musician[7], and recording artist[8].

What awards did Warne Marsh receive?

Honors received include Paul Acket Award[13].

Who did Warne Marsh influence?

Warne Marsh has been cited as an influence by Mark Turner[27].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [27] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Forest Lawn Memorial Park
    Country of citizenship United States
    Place of death North Hollywood
    Record label Criss Cross Jazz
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