James Frazier, Jr. was an influential American conductor and composer, born on May 9, 1940, in Detroit. He gained recognition as one of the first African American conductors with an international reputation. Starting music at a young age and studying at prestigious institutions, he made his debut with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra at 24. Frazier founded the National Afro-American Philharmonic Orchestra in 1978 and is noted for his works, including 'King Requiem' and a musical about the 1967 Detroit riots. He passed away on March 10, 1985, in New York.
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
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Place of Birth: Detroit
Place of Death: New York City
Cause of Death: 1985-03-10
Educated At: Detroit Conservatory | Wayne State University | University of Michigan
Occupation: conductor
Employers: Detroit Symphony Orchestra | Philadelphia Orchestra | Philharmonic Orchestra of Bogotá
Awards Received: Guido Cantelli Conducting Competition
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 9, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 9, 2024 |
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| Sun | 18 Taurus 54 | 19 Taurus 33 | 9 Leo 15 |
| Moon | 14 Gemini 40 | 10 Gemini 25 | 10 Cancer 58 |
| Mercury | 5 Taurus 18 | 23 Aries 22 | 24 Cancer 38 |
| Venus | 2 Cancer 11 | 12 Taurus 36 | 0 Cancer 16 |
| Mars | 24 Gemini 52 | 6 Aries 58 | 18 Leo 36 |
| Jupiter | 28 Aries 25 | 26 Taurus 9 | 13 Taurus 46 |
| Saturn | 6 Taurus 26 | 17 Pisces 17 | 14 Taurus 23 |
| Uranus | 21 Taurus 49 | 22 Taurus 55 | 25 Taurus 47 |
| Neptune | 22 Virgo 53 | 29 Pisces 10 | 23 Virgo 38 |
| Pluto | 0 Leo 46 | 2 Aquarius 5 | 2 Leo 41 |
| Rahu | 18 Libra 41 | 14 Aries 0 | 14 Libra 14 |
| Ketu | 18 Aries 41 | 14 Libra 0 | 14 Aries 14 |
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