David Murray
He was born in Oakland.
Also recorded as David Keith Murray
David Murray
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- Born
- 1955. · Oakland.
- Nationality
- United States.
- Occupation
- composer, clarinetist, saxophonist, actor and musician.
- Fields
- jazz, world music and modern jazz.
- Education
- Pomona College.
- Honours
- Guggenheim Fellowship, Paul Acket Award, Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album and honorary doctorate.
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David Murray studied at Pomona College. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz, world music and modern jazz. Albert Ayler is recorded as an influence. Places of work recorded in the authority are New York City and Paris. Residence is recorded at Sines. Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, Paul Acket Award, Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album and honorary doctorate.
David Murray Class Struggle at INNtöne Jazzfestival 2018.
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1955
David Murray born at Oakland.
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MusicBrainz artist record for David MurrayMetaBrainz Foundation
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OpenStreetMap gazetteer entry for David Murray, Dawson Street, Mansion House B ED, Dublin, County Dublin, Leinster, D02 NX79, Éire / IrelandOpenStreetMap Foundation
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1175803: David MurrayWikimedia Foundation
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The authorities additionally record the heading David Keith Murray. He married Ntozake Shange and Ming Smith. One child is recorded: Crystal Murray. Murray received Guggenheim Fellowship, Paul Acket Award, Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album and honorary doctorate. Recorded as composer, clarinetist, saxophonist, actor and musician.
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