Mel Powell Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Mel Powell was an American jazz pianist and composer born on February 12, 1923, in the Bronx, New York. He gained recognition for his contributions to jazz music and was also notable for his work in classical music. Over his career, Powell became a prominent figure in the music scene, influencing many with his innovative styles. He passed away on April 24, 1998, in Sherman Oaks, California, leaving behind a rich legacy in both jazz and contemporary classical music.

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Meaning of the name - Mel

Honey, pleasant, dear, beloved

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February 12, 1923 Facts

Generation Group

Mel Powell belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: The Bronx

Place of Death: Sherman Oaks

Educated At: DeWitt Clinton High School | Yale University

Occupation: musicologist | music teacher | jazz musician | pianist | composer

Spouses: Martha Scott

Employers: Queens College | California Institute of the Arts

Awards Received: Arts and Letters Award in Music | Pulitzer Prize for Music | Guggenheim Fellowship

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.