Roy Eldridge

Summary

Roy Eldridge is a human^[1]. He was born in Pittsburgh^[2]. He was born on January 30, 1911^[3]. He died in Valley Stream^[4]. He died on February 26, 1989^[5]. He worked as a singer^[6], conductor^[7], trumpeter^[8], jazz musician^[9], and bandleader^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (491 views/month, #7,156 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Pittsburgh^[2], Roy Eldridge…
• Roy Eldridge passed away in Valley Stream^[4].
• Roy Eldridge was born on January 30, 1911^[3].
• Roy Eldridge was born on January 20, 1911^[12].
• Roy Eldridge was born on 1911^[13].
• Roy Eldridge died on February 26, 1989^[5].
• Roy Eldridge is buried at Pinelawn Memorial Park^[14].
• Roy Eldridge held citizenship in United States^[15].
• Roy Eldridge is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[16].
• Roy Eldridge worked as a singer^[6].
• Roy Eldridge worked as a conductor^[7].
• Roy Eldridge's professions included trumpeter^[8].
• Roy Eldridge worked as a jazz musician^[9].
• Roy Eldridge worked as a bandleader^[10].
• Roy Eldridge's professions included recording artist^[17].
• Roy Eldridge received the NEA Jazz Masters^[18].
• Roy Eldridge was a member of Roy Eldridge and His Orchestra^[19].
• Roy Eldridge was a member of Roy Eldridge Quartet^[20].
• Roy Eldridge was a member of Jazz Artists Guild^[21].
• Roy Eldridge is recorded as male^[22].
• Roy Eldridge's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• Roy Eldridge's genre is jazz^[24].
• Roy Eldridge's genre is swing^[25].
• Roy Eldridge's record label is recorded as Decca^[26].
• Roy Eldridge's discography is recorded as Roy Eldridge discography^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: US^[29]

• Began / founded: 1911-01-30^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1989-02-26^[31]

• Genre(s): avant-garde jazz, bebop, cool jazz, jazz, swing, vocal jazz^[32]

• Community tags: avant-garde jazz, bebop, cool jazz, jazz, swing, vocal jazz^[33]

• MusicBrainz ID: 58234c8b-954e-4617-9c7e-4a8712f41a23^[34]

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Origins and Family

Roy Eldridge was born in Pittsburgh^[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 30, 1911^[3], January 20, 1911^[12], and 1911^[13]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer^[6], conductor^[7], trumpeter^[8], jazz musician^[9], bandleader^[10], and recording artist^[17].

Recognition

Roy Eldridge received the NEA Jazz Masters^[18].

Death and Burial

Roy Eldridge died on February 26, 1989^[5]. He passed away in Valley Stream^[4]. Burial took place at Pinelawn Memorial Park^[14].

Why It Matters

Roy Eldridge ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (491 views/month, #7,156 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[35] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[36]

FAQs

Where was Roy Eldridge born?

Roy Eldridge was born in Pittsburgh^[2].

Where did Roy Eldridge die?

Roy Eldridge passed away in Valley Stream^[4].

What did Roy Eldridge do for work?

Roy Eldridge worked as singer^[6], conductor^[7], trumpeter^[8], jazz musician^[9], and bandleader^[10].

What awards did Roy Eldridge receive?

Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters^[18].