- Born
- 18 December 1941
Leland - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- Pi Recordings
- Discography
- 8 albums
Biography
Wadada Leo Smith is a jazz musician who plays trumpet. Wadada Leo Smith was born on 18 December 1941 in Leland. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Pi Recordings. The discography here lists 8 albums, from “50th Birthday Celebration, Volume 8” (2004) to “Constellations and Hemispheres” (2026). Honours include Guggenheim Fellowship.
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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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Wadada Leo Smith play?
Wadada Leo Smith is known for playing trumpet.
When and where was Wadada Leo Smith born?
Wadada Leo Smith was born 18 December 1941 in Leland.
What are Wadada Leo Smith's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Constellations and Hemispheres (2026), 50th Birthday Celebration, Volume 8 (2004), America (2009), Sonic Rivers (2014) and The Stone (2014).
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