Malachi Favors
American bassist (1927-2004)
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Summary
Malachi Favors was born on August 22, 1927[1], in Lexington[2]. He died on January 30, 2004[3], in Chicago[4]. He worked as a banjoist[5], jazz musician[6], composer[7], and musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (186 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Chicago[10]
- Place of burial: Burr Oak Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[13]
- Member of: Dennis Gonzalez New Dallas Sextet[14], Dennis González New Southern Quintet[15], Bright Moments[16], Maghostut Trio[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Genre: jazz[19], jazz fusion[20]
- Cause of death: cancer[21], pancreatic cancer[22]
- Family name: Favors[23]
- Given name: Malachi[24]
- Manner of death: natural causes[25]
- Instrument: bass guitar[26], double bass[27], guitar[28], voice[29], melodica[30], bass[31], percussion instrument[32]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[33]
Why It Matters
Malachi Favors has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Malachi Favors born?
Malachi Favors's place of birth was Lexington[2].
Where did Malachi Favors die?
Malachi Favors died in Chicago[4].
What did Malachi Favors do for work?
Malachi Favors worked as a banjoist[5], jazz musician[6], composer[7], and musician[8].