Walter Page
American jazz musician (1900-1957)
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Summary
Walter Page was born on February 9, 1900[1], in Gallatin[2]. He died on December 20, 1957[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a jazz musician[5], bandleader[6], musician[7], and double-bassist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (220 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[11]
- Member of: Kansas City Six[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Genre: jazz[14]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[15], kidney failure[16]
- Family name: Page[17]
- Given name: Walter[18]
- Manner of death: natural causes[19]
- Instrument: double bass[20]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[21]
Why It Matters
Walter Page has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
FAQs
Where was Walter Page born?
Walter Page's place of birth was Gallatin[2].
Where did Walter Page die?
Walter Page died in New York City[4].
What did Walter Page do for work?
Walter Page worked as a jazz musician[5], bandleader[6], musician[7], and double-bassist[8].