Leonard Feather
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Summary
Leonard Feather was born on September 13, 1914[1], in London[2]. He died on September 22, 1994[3], in Encino[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], jazz pianist[6], composer[7], music historian[8], and music executive[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (589 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11], United States[12]
- Occupation: non-fiction writer[13], music journalist[14], record producer[15], music critic[16], pianist[17], opinion journalist[18], musician[19], Q140796385[20]
- Field of work: jazz[21]
- Employer: Los Angeles Times[22], Metronome[23], Down Beat[24]
- Educated at: University College London[25]
- Award received: honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Genre: jazz[28]
- Commons category: Leonard Feather[29]
- Archives at: Institute of Jazz Studies[30]
- Family name: Feather[31]
- Given name: Leonard[32], Geoffrey[33]
- Instrument: piano[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Start of work period: 1932[36]
- End of work period: 1994[37]
Why It Matters
Leonard Feather has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Leonard Feather born?
Leonard Feather's place of birth was London[2].
Where did Leonard Feather die?
Leonard Feather passed away in Encino[4].
What did Leonard Feather do for work?
Leonard Feather worked as a journalist[5], jazz pianist[6], composer[7], music historian[8], and music executive[9].
Where did Leonard Feather go to school?
Leonard Feather was educated at University College London[25].
What awards did Leonard Feather receive?
Honors received include honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music[26].