Wadada Leo Smith

Avant-garde jazz, Musical Artist

1941 –

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Who is Wadada Leo Smith?

Ishmael Wadada Leo Smith is a trumpeter and composer working primarily in the fields of avant-garde jazz and free improvisation. He was one of three finalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Music for Ten Freedom Summers, released on May 22, 2012.

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Born
Dec 18, 1941
Leland
Also known as
  • Ishmael Wadada Leo Smith
  • Smith, Wadada Leo
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Wesleyan University

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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