Don Wright

Canadian composer (1908–2006)

PersonDied aged 97humanQ5293755

Also known as Donald J.A. Wright

Born: September 6, 1908
Died: June 27, 2006
Birthplace: Strathroy-Caradoc
Citizenship: Canada
Occupation: jazz musician
, composer
Education: University of Western Ontario
Spouse: Lillian Meighen Wright

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Don Wright, was a Canadian composer, musician, educator and philanthropist. He was a successful Canadian musician and popular music composer during his career from the 1930s to the 1960s and later became known for his large charitable donations and projects to fund music education in Canada.

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Sex or gender: male
Awards: Member of the Order of Canada
Given name: Don
Family name: Wright

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