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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Time Zone - America/Detroit (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
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James Frazier, Jr. belongs to the Silent Generation group.
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, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 9, 2025 |
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| Sun | 18 Taurus 54 | 19 Taurus 19 | 10 Leo 13 |
| Moon | 14 Gemini 40 | 16 Libra 39 | 24 Cancer 59 |
| Mercury | 5 Taurus 18 | 28 Aries 40 | 24 Cancer 41 |
| Venus | 2 Cancer 11 | 5 Aries 48 | 0 Cancer 44 |
| Mars | 24 Gemini 52 | 9 Leo 42 | 19 Leo 14 |
| Jupiter | 28 Aries 25 | 23 Gemini 9 | 13 Taurus 52 |
| Saturn | 6 Taurus 26 | 28 Pisces 36 | 14 Taurus 26 |
| Uranus | 21 Taurus 49 | 26 Taurus 50 | 25 Taurus 48 |
| Neptune | 22 Virgo 53 | 1 Aries 21 | 23 Virgo 40 |
| Pluto | 0 Leo 46 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 2 Leo 43 |
| Rahu | 18 Libra 41 | 24 Pisces 40 | 14 Libra 10 |
| Ketu | 18 Aries 41 | 24 Virgo 40 | 14 Aries 10 |
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