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Fred Elizalde

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Filipino musician (1907–1979)

Person · Open Library

Works
2

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  • La Pajara Pinta
  • Nanas

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Spain
Active from
1907-12-12
Active to
1979-01-16
classicalcomposerjazzspanish composer

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Listeners
1,531
Total plays
5,360

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Federico "Fred" Elizalde (December 12, 1907 – January 16, 1979) was a Philippines-born Spanish classical and jazz pianist, composer, conductor, and bandleader influential in the British dance band era. Elizalde was born in Manila, Philippines. His wealthy family owned several plantations in the Philippines. At the age of only seven he entered the Madrid Royal Conservatory, winning the first prize in piano at age 14. He then studied at St. Joseph's College, London and went to study law at Stanfo

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Federico
Gender
male
Citizenship
Philippines
Place of birth
Manila
Place of death
Manila
Field of work
jazz
Genre
jazz
Instrument
piano
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date of birth
1907-12-12
start of work period
1926-00-00
date of death
1979-01-16
military unit
Requetés
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