Don Byron
American musician
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Summary
Don Byron was born on November 8, 1958[1], in New York City[2]. He has worked as a composer[3], clarinetist[4], jazz musician[5], saxophonist[6], and musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (379 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Occupation: bandleader[10]
- Educated at: New England Conservatory[11]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[12], Rome Prize[13]
- Member of: The Harlem Experiment[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Genre: jazz[16], traditional folk music[17]
- Record label: Blue Note[18], Nonesuch Records[19]
- Commons category: Don Byron[20]
- Family name: Byron[21]
- Given name: Don[22]
- Official website: http://www.donbyron.com/[23]
- Instrument: clarinet[24]
- Nominated for: Pulitzer Prize for Music[25]
- Start of work period: 1980[26]
Why It Matters
Don Byron has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Don Byron born?
Don Byron was born in New York City[2].
What did Don Byron do for work?
Don Byron worked as a composer[3], clarinetist[4], jazz musician[5], saxophonist[6], and musician[7].
Where did Don Byron go to school?
Don Byron was educated at New England Conservatory[11].
What awards did Don Byron receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[12] and Rome Prize[13].