Archie Shepp
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Archie Shepp, born on May 24, 1937, in Fort Lauderdale [1][2][3][4][5][6][7], is a United States citizen and a multifaceted figure in jazz as a composer, saxophonist, jazz musician, university teacher, pianist, and recording artist [5]. He studied at Goddard College, the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Germantown High School [5]. His work spans the genres of jazz and post-bop [8].
Shepp has received notable recognition, including the NEA Jazz Masters award, an honorary doctorate from the University of Liège, and an honorary doctorate from Paris 8 University [9][10]. He was also a member of The Cecil Taylor Quartet .
Archie Shepp
Summary
Archie Shepp is a human[1]. His place of birth was Fort Lauderdale[2]. He was born on May 24, 1937[3]. He worked as a composer[4], saxophonist[5], jazz musician[6], university teacher[7], and pianist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (606 views/month, #7,155 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Fort Lauderdale[2], Archie Shepp…
- Archie Shepp was born on May 24, 1937[3].
- Archie Shepp held citizenship in United States[10].
- Archie Shepp is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[11].
- Archie Shepp's professions included composer[4].
- Archie Shepp worked as a saxophonist[5].
- Archie Shepp worked as a jazz musician[6].
- Archie Shepp worked as a university teacher[7].
- Archie Shepp worked as a pianist[8].
- Archie Shepp worked as a recording artist[12].
- Archie Shepp was employed by University of Massachusetts Amherst[13].
- Among Archie Shepp's employers was University at Buffalo[14].
- Archie Shepp was educated at Goddard College[15].
- Archie Shepp's education included a stint at University of Massachusetts Amherst[16].
- Archie Shepp was educated at Germantown High School[17].
- Archie Shepp received the NEA Jazz Masters[18].
- Archie Shepp received the Honorary doctor of the University of Liège[19].
- Archie Shepp received the honorary doctor of Paris 8 University[20].
- Archie Shepp was a member of The Cecil Taylor Quartet[21].
- Archie Shepp is recorded as male[22].
- Archie Shepp's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Archie Shepp's genre is jazz[24].
- Archie Shepp's genre is post-bop[25].
- Archie Shepp's record label is recorded as Arista Records[26].
- Archie Shepp's record label is recorded as BYG Records[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1937-05-24[30]
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Genre(s): avant-garde jazz, free jazz, jazz, jazz-funk, post-bop, soul jazz[31]
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Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, avant-garde jazz, free jazz, jazz, jazz and blues, jazz-funk, post-bop, soul jazz[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 5ceff60b-8183-49bf-a855-328d3c172106[33]
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Origins and Family
Archie Shepp's place of birth was Fort Lauderdale[2]. He was born on May 24, 1937[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[11].
Education
Educated at Goddard College[15], a liberal arts college in the United States[34], in United States[35], founded in 1938[36]; University of Massachusetts Amherst[16], a university[37], in United States[38], founded in 1863[39], headquartered in Amherst[40]; and Germantown High School[17], a high school[41], in United States[42], founded in 1914[43].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[4], saxophonist[5], jazz musician[6], university teacher[7], pianist[8], and recording artist[12]. Employers include University of Massachusetts Amherst[13], a university[44], in United States[45], founded in 1863[46], headquartered in Amherst[47] and University at Buffalo[14], a public research university[48], in United States[49], founded in 1846[50], headquartered in Amherst[51].
Recognition
Awards received include NEA Jazz Masters[18], an award[52], in United States[53], founded in 1982[54]; Honorary doctor of the University of Liège[19], an award[55], in Belgium[56]; and honorary doctor of Paris 8 University[20], an award[57], in France[58].
Why It Matters
Archie Shepp ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (606 views/month, #7,155 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
FAQs
Where was Archie Shepp born?
Archie Shepp's place of birth was Fort Lauderdale[2].
What did Archie Shepp do for work?
Archie Shepp worked as composer[4], saxophonist[5], jazz musician[6], university teacher[7], and pianist[8].
Where did Archie Shepp go to school?
Archie Shepp was educated at Goddard College[15], University of Massachusetts Amherst[16], and Germantown High School[17].
What awards did Archie Shepp receive?
Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[18], Honorary doctor of the University of Liège[19], and honorary doctor of Paris 8 University[20].