gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:musician
gptkb:composer
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gptkbp:alma_mater
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gptkb:University_of_Florida
gptkb:The_Manhattan_School_of_Music
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:The_Don_Shirley_Trio
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:award
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gptkbp:birth_date
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1927-01-29
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gptkbp:birth_place
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gptkb:Pensacola,_Florida,_USA
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gptkbp:children
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2
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gptkbp:death_date
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2013-04-06
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gptkbp:famous_for
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cultural contributions
collaborations with other artists
cross-genre performances
pioneering African American musician
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:orchestra
gptkb:classical
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Donald Walbridge Shirley
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gptkbp:influenced
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many contemporary musicians
jazz and classical music fusion
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:musician
classical composers
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gptkbp:instrument
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gptkb:musician
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gptkbp:known_for
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gptkb:orchestra
classical music
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:Native_American_tribe
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gptkbp:notable_work
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gptkb:Shirley_Plays_Gershwin
gptkb:Piano_Concerto_No._1
gptkb:The_Don_Shirley_Album
gptkb:The_Gospel_According_to_Don_Shirley
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gptkbp:occupation
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gptkb:musician
gptkb:singer
gptkb:composer
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gptkbp:record_label
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gptkb:Cadence_Records
gptkb:Columbia_Records
gptkb:RCA_Victor
gptkb:Scepter_Records
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gptkbp:spouse
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Evelyn Shirley
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gptkbp:year
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struggled with health issues
lived in New York City
continued to perform until late in life
remained active in music community
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Dr._Don_Shirley
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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