George Russell
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Summary
George Russell was born on June 23, 1923[1], in Cincinnati[2]. He died on July 27, 2009[3], in Boston[4]. He worked as a pianist[5], composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and music theorist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,195 views/month, #7,136 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Annakajsa Wahlstedt[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[13]
- Occupation: jazz musician[14], drummer[15], musician[16], bandleader[17]
- Field of work: jazz[18], music theory[19]
- Employer: New England Conservatory[20]
- Educated at: Wilberforce University[21]
- Award received: MacArthur Fellows Program[22], Guggenheim Fellowship[23], NEA Jazz Masters[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Genre: jazz[26]
- Record label: Riverside[27]
- Cause of death: Alzheimer's disease[28]
- Family name: Russell[29]
- Given name: George[30]
- Official website: http://www.georgerussell.com[31]
- Medical condition: Alzheimer's disease[32]
- Manner of death: natural causes[33]
- Instrument: piano[34]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[37]
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Country: US[38]
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Began / founded: 1923-06-23[39]
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Ended / dissolved: 2009-07-27[40]
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Genre(s): jazz[41]
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Community tags: jazz[42]
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MusicBrainz ID: a4766482-46bd-4333-aa29-4148afac366b[43]
Why It Matters
George Russell has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
Works attributed to him include Lydian Chromatic Concept of Tonal Organization[46], a literary work[47].
FAQs
Where was George Russell born?
George Russell's place of birth was Cincinnati[2].
Where did George Russell die?
George Russell passed away in Boston[4].
Who was George Russell married to?
George Russell's spouses include Annakajsa Wahlstedt[11].
What did George Russell do for work?
George Russell worked as a pianist[5], composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and music theorist[9].
Where did George Russell go to school?
George Russell was educated at Wilberforce University[21].
What awards did George Russell receive?
Honors received include MacArthur Fellows Program[22], Guggenheim Fellowship[23], and NEA Jazz Masters[24].