Age, Biography and Wiki
Jim Knapp (James Donald Knapp, Jr.) was born on 28 July, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., is an artist. Discover Jim Knapp's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 82 years old?
| Popular As |
James Donald Knapp, Jr. |
| Occupation |
Musician |
| Age |
81 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
28 July, 1939 |
| Birthday |
28 July |
| Birthplace |
Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Date of death |
2021 |
| Died Place |
N/A |
| Nationality |
United States |
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Jim Knapp Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Jim Knapp Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jim Knapp worth at the age of 81 years old? Jim Knapp’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from United States. We have estimated
Jim Knapp's net worth
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
artist |
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Timeline
Knapp won a Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts to compose for the CIO in 1984.
Knapp performed "Atlas Eclipticalis" and "Winter Music" with composer John Cage in 1983.
Knapp began teaching at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, Washington in 1971, replacing Floyd Standifer who left to teach at Olympic College. Knapp joined Joe Field's chamber jazz ensemble Matrix. In 1977, when Joe Field left Seattle, Knapp renamed the group the Composers and Improvisors Orchestra (CIO) and made it the Cornish group-in-residence for eight years. Guest artists included Gil Evans, Carla Bley, Sam Rivers, and Anthony Braxton. Cornish gained full accreditation in 1977 and Knapp assembled a jazz faculty that included bassist Gary Peacock, vocalist Jay Clayton, drummer Jerry Granelli, saxophonist Denney Goodhew, and trombonist Julian Priester. Knapp retired in 2016.
Knapp married dancer Joan Skinner in 1969. Skinner created the Skinner Releasing Technique.
James Donald Knapp, Jr. (July 28, 1939 - November 13, 2021) was an American jazz trumpeter, composer, and educator. He taught at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle for 45 years.
Jim Knapp was born on July 28, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. He studied piano at age six and took up trumpet at age twelve. He studied music composition at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with Kenneth Gaburo and received a Bachelor of Music from the University of Illinois in 1962. Drafted into the US Army, he was stationed in Stuttgart, Germany from 1962 to 1964. He returned to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, studied composition with Salvatore Martirano and composed for the college jazz band led by violist John Garvey. In 1968, Knapp's rotary-valve flugelhorn solos and composition "Medley" were noted at the Collegiate Jazz Festival (CJF). In 1969, Knapp was awarded "Best Composer" by the CJF. He completed his Master of Music in Composition in 1969.
