Kid Ory
American jazz trombonist (1886–1973)
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Summary
Kid Ory was born on December 25, 1886[1], in LaPlace[2]. He died on January 23, 1973[3], in Honolulu[4]. He worked as a bandleader[5], conductor[6], jazz musician[7], composer[8], and banjoist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (990 views/month, #7,195 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Holy Cross Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[13]
- Occupation: musician[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Genre: jazz[16]
- Record label: Columbia Records[17], Philips Records[18], Verve Records[19]
- Commons category: Kid Ory[20]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[21]
- Family name: Ory[22]
- Given name: Edward[23]
- Instrument: trombone[24]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[25]
- Birth name: Edward Ory[26]
- Name in native language: Kid Ory[27]
Why It Matters
Kid Ory has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Kid Ory born?
Kid Ory's place of birth was LaPlace[2].
Where did Kid Ory die?
Kid Ory passed away in Honolulu[4].
What did Kid Ory do for work?
Kid Ory worked as a bandleader[5], conductor[6], jazz musician[7], composer[8], and banjoist[9].