Person

Wadada Leo Smith

Ishmael Wadada Leo Smith (born December 18, 1941) is an American trumpeter and composer, working primarily in the field of creative music. He was one of three finalists for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Music for Ten Freedom Summers, released on May 22, 2012.

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Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
December 18th, 1941
Genres
Labels
Tzadik
AMIGA
Shanachie
ECM Records
Cuneiform Records
Last updated: June 11th, 2021