Oscar Pettiford
American musician (1922–1960)
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Summary
Oscar Pettiford was born on September 30, 1922[1], in Okmulgee[2]. He died on September 8, 1960[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as a cellist[5], jazz musician[6], songwriter[7], double-bassist[8], and composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (997 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: September 18, 1960[11]
- Place of burial: Frederiksberg Old Cemetery[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[14]
- Occupation: bassist[15], musician[16], bandleader[17]
- Member of: George Wallington Trio[18], The Oscar Pettiford Quartet[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Genre: jazz[21]
- Record label: Debut Records[22]
- Discography: Oscar Pettiford discography[23]
- Commons category: Oscar Pettiford[24]
- Family name: Pettiford[25]
- Given name: Oscar[26]
- Manner of death: natural causes[27]
- Instrument: double bass[28]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Start of work period: 1942[31]
Why It Matters
Oscar Pettiford has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Oscar Pettiford born?
Oscar Pettiford was born in Okmulgee[2].
Where did Oscar Pettiford die?
Oscar Pettiford died in Copenhagen[4].
What did Oscar Pettiford do for work?
Oscar Pettiford worked as a cellist[5], jazz musician[6], songwriter[7], double-bassist[8], and composer[9].