Art Pepper
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Summary
Art Pepper was born on September 1, 1925[1], in Gardena[2]. He died on June 15, 1982[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a clarinetist[5], saxophonist[6], jazz musician[7], and composer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,747 views/month, #6,962 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Hollywood Forever Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Educated at: San Pedro High School[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Genre: jazz[14]
- Record label: Savoy Records[15], Contemporary Records[16], Fantasy[17]
- Discography: Art Pepper discography[18], Art Pepper discography as sideman[19]
- Commons category: Art Pepper[20]
- Cause of death: drug overdose[21]
- Family name: Pepper[22]
- Given name: Art[23]
- Instrument: saxophone[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Topic has template: Template:Art Pepper[26]
- Birth name: Arthur Edward Pepper, Jr.[27]
- Name in native language: Art Pepper[28]
Why It Matters
Art Pepper has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
He has been cited as an influence by Bud Shank[31], a saxophonist[32], 1926–2009[33], of United States[34].
FAQs
Where was Art Pepper born?
Art Pepper's place of birth was Gardena[2].
Where did Art Pepper die?
Art Pepper died in Los Angeles[4].
What did Art Pepper do for work?
Art Pepper worked as a clarinetist[5], saxophonist[6], jazz musician[7], and composer[8].
Where did Art Pepper go to school?
Art Pepper was educated at San Pedro High School[12].
Who did Art Pepper influence?
Art Pepper has been cited as an influence by Bud Shank[31].