Lennie Tristano
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Summary
Lennie Tristano was born on March 19, 1919[1], in Chicago[2]. He died on November 18, 1978[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a composer[5], pianist[6], music educator[7], jazz musician[8], and recording artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,681 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: Carol Tristano[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: musician[13]
- Educated at: Illinois School for the Visually Impaired[14], American Conservatory of Music[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Genre: jazz[17]
- Record label: Atlantic Records[18]
- Discography: Lennie Tristano discography[19]
- Commons category: Lennie Tristano[20]
- Family name: Tristano[21]
- Given name: Lennie[22]
- Official website: http://www.lennietristano.com[23]
- Topic's main category: Category:Lennie Tristano[24]
- Medical condition: blindness[25]
- Instrument: piano[26]
Why It Matters
Lennie Tristano has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
He has been cited as an influence by Sonny Clark[29], a pianist[30], 1931–1963[31], of United States[32] and Mark Turner[33], a composer[34], b. 1965[35], of United States[36].
FAQs
Where was Lennie Tristano born?
Lennie Tristano was born in Chicago[2].
Where did Lennie Tristano die?
Lennie Tristano passed away in New York City[4].
What did Lennie Tristano do for work?
Lennie Tristano worked as a composer[5], pianist[6], music educator[7], jazz musician[8], and recording artist[9].
Where did Lennie Tristano go to school?
Lennie Tristano was educated at Illinois School for the Visually Impaired[14] and American Conservatory of Music[15].
Who did Lennie Tristano influence?
Lennie Tristano has been cited as an influence by Sonny Clark[29] and Mark Turner[33].