David Murray
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Summary
David Murray was born on February 19, 1955[1], in Oakland[2]. He has worked as a composer[3], clarinetist[4], jazz musician[5], saxophonist[6], and film actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (907 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Ntozake Shange[9], Ming Smith[10]
- Child: Crystal Murray[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: musician[13]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[14], Paul Acket Award[15], Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album[16], honorary doctorate[17]
- Member of: World Saxophone Quartet[18], Q141679245[19]
- Influenced by: Albert Ayler[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Genre: jazz[22], world music[23], modern jazz[24]
- Record label: DIW Records[25], Enja Records[26], Intakt Records[27], Motéma Music[28], Fresh Sound[29], Justin Time Records[30], Black Saint[31], India Navigation[32], Hat Hut Records[33], Adelphi Records[34], Les Disques Victo[35], Red Baron Records[36], Not Two Records[37], Delmark Records[38]
- Discography: David Murray discography[39]
- Commons category: David Murray (jazz)[40]
- Residence: Sines[41]
- Family name: Murray[42]
- Given name: David[43], Keith[44]
- Official website: http://www.davidmurraymusic.com/[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:David Murray (jazz)[46]
- Work location: Harlem[47]
- Described at URL: https://harlemjazzboxx.com/david-murray/[48]
- Instrument: saxophone[49], clarinet[50], tenor saxophone[51]
- Nominated for: Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album[52]
- Different from: David Murray[53]
- Start of work period: 1970[54]
Why It Matters
David Murray has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was David Murray born?
David Murray's place of birth was Oakland[2].
Who was David Murray married to?
David Murray's spouses include Ntozake Shange[9] and Ming Smith[10].
What did David Murray do for work?
David Murray worked as a composer[3], clarinetist[4], jazz musician[5], saxophonist[6], and film actor[7].
What awards did David Murray receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[14], Paul Acket Award[15], Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album[16], and honorary doctorate[17].