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Phil Nimmons (Philip Rista Nimmons) was born on 3 June, 1923 in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, is an A 21st-century canadian male musician. Discover Phil Nimmons'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 100 years old?
| Popular As |
Philip Rista Nimmons |
| Occupation |
Musician · composer · arranger · educator |
| Age |
100 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
3 June, 1923 |
| Birthday |
3 June |
| Birthplace |
Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nationality |
Canada
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He is a member of famous artist with the age 100 years old group.
Phil Nimmons Height, Weight & Measurements
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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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Phil Nimmons Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Phil Nimmons worth at the age of 100 years old? Phil Nimmons’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from Canada. We have estimated Phil Nimmons'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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| Source of Income |
artist |
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Phillip Rista Nimmons, (born June 3, 1923) is a Canadian jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader, and educator.
Nimmons is known for playing in a "Free Jazz" and mainstream styles.
As well as playing jazz, Nimmons also plays other genres, notably classical music.
Nimmons has composed over 400 pieces of music in various genres, and for various instrumentations including film scores, music for radio and television, chamber music, music for large ensembles, concert band and symphony orchestras.
Nimmons studied clarinet at the Juilliard School and composition at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto.
Nimmons was born in Kamloops, British Columbia.
In 1953 Nimmons formed the ensemble "Nimmons 'N' Nine" which, later, he led during his weekly radio show on CBC radio.
In 1960, along with Oscar Peterson Nimmons founded the Advanced School of Contemporary Music in Toronto.
Nimmons was involved in the development of the jazz performance program at the University of Toronto.
Nimmons turned 100 on June 3, 2023.
Nimmons received the first Juno Award given in the Juno Awards jazz category, for his album Atlantic Suite.
this ensemble grew to 16 musicians in 1965 and was active intil 1980.
As an educator, Nimmons has made substantial contributions to the study of jazz music.
He joined the University of Toronto in 1973.
His composition "The Torch" was commissioned for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary.
It was performed at the Olympics by a big band led by Rob McConnell.
In 1993, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.
He is also a recipient of the Order of Ontario.
In 2001 Nimmons was a recipient of the Jazz Education Hall of Fame which honours "individuals whose musical contributions and dedication to jazz education over the past 25 years have created new directions and curricular innovations for jazz education worldwide".
In 2002, Nimmons received the Governor General's Performing Arts Award, Canada's highest honour in the performing arts, for his lifetime contribution to popular music.
On November 21, 2005, Nimmons was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by SOCAN at the SOCAN Awards in Toronto.
