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Joseph Bowie was born on 17 October, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S., is an American jazz musician. Discover Joseph Bowie'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 70 years old?
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| Occupation |
Musician |
| Age |
70 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
17 October, 1953 |
| Birthday |
17 October |
| Birthplace |
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Musician with the age 70 years old group.
Joseph Bowie Height, Weight & Measurements
At 70 years old, Joseph Bowie height not available right now. We will update Joseph Bowie's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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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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Joseph Bowie Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Joseph Bowie worth at the age of 70 years old? Joseph Bowie’s income source is mostly from being a successful Musician. He is from United States. We have estimated Joseph Bowie's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
Musician |
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Timeline
Joseph Bowie (born October 17, 1953) is an American jazz trombonist and vocalist.
The brother of trumpeter Lester Bowie, Joseph is known for leading the jazz-punk group Defunkt and for membership in the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble.
Bowie was greatly influenced by his older brothers, saxophonist Byron Bowie and trumpeter Lester Bowie.
His first international tour was with Oliver Lake of the Black Artists Group in 1971.
He also worked with Dr. John in Montreux in 1973.
He moved to New York City, and with the help of Off Broadway Theater impresario Ellen Stewart he established La Mama children's theater.
In 1976 he moved to Chicago, where he led bands for Tyrone Davis and other R&B artists.
Returning to New York City in 1978 he began singing with punk and funk musician James Chance and the Contortions.
Defunkt was born during that time.
During the next 25 years, Defunkt recorded 15 albums.
He has performed "big band funk" arrangements with Ed Partyka at Music School Lucerne, Barbary Coast Ensemble at Dartmouth College, JazzArt Orchestra, and the HR Frankfurt Radio Big Band.
The first Defunkt Big Band debuted in 1999 in New York City at the Texaco Jazz Festival sponsored by the Knitting Factory.
In 2003, he moved to the Netherlands where he met Hans Dulfer and was introduced to the Dutch music scene.
He has performed with Hans and Candy Dulfer and also performs as guest with the Saskia Laroo Band, Naked Ears, Monsieur Dubois, Emergency Room, Funkateer, Seven Eleven, and Almost Three.
In 2009 he created Defunkt Mastervolt with Paris-based musicians Linley Marthe, Rocco Zifarelli, Emma Lamadji, Michael Lecoq, and Jon Grandcamp.
In 2014 he produced Sax Pistols Allergy for the U.S (ZIP Records) with lyricist Hilarius Hofstede and musicians Yuri Honing, Luc Houtcamp, Chazzy Green, Bart Wirtz, Koen Schouten, James White and Defunkt rhythm section of Kim Clarke, Tobias Ralph, and Rocco Zifarelli.
The album Defunkt Mastervolt was released in 2015 on ZIP Records.
Robin van Erven Dorens directed the documentary In Groove We Trust about Bowie's life.
With Ethnic Heritage Ensemble
