Jim Knapp was an American music teacher, jazz trumpeter, composer, university professor, and bandleader. He contributed significantly to music education and performance, particularly in the realm of jazz. His influence extended through his teaching and leadership in various musical ensembles, shaping the careers of many musicians. His dedication to the craft of music and his involvement in academia highlight his commitment to both artistic expression and education.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Jim
Short form of James, meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who takes the place of another'
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Jim Knapp belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Chicago
Place of Death: Kirkland
Occupation: music teacher | jazz trumpeter | trumpeter | university teacher | bandleader | composer
Employers: Cornish College of the Arts
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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.

Ephemeris for July 28, 1939
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 28, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 28, 2025 |
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Sun | 4 Leo 42 | 5 Leo 52 | 28 Libra 23 |
Moon | 6 Capricorn 6 | 23 Virgo 28 | 26 Aquarius 37 |
Mercury | 24 Leo 10 | 11 Leo 24 | 17 Scorpio 6 |
Venus | 24 Cancer 0 | 27 Gemini 10 | 10 Scorpio 44 |
Mars | 28 Capricorn 6 | 24 Virgo 17 | 13 Aquarius 22 |
Jupiter | 8 Aries 44 | 11 Cancer 1 | 0 Aries 37 |
Saturn | 1 Taurus 11 | 1 Aries 37 | 27 Aries 55 |
Uranus | 21 Taurus 35 | 0 Gemini 50 | 20 Taurus 50 |
Neptune | 21 Virgo 22 | 2 Aries 1 | 24 Virgo 20 |
Pluto | 1 Leo 11 | 2 Aquarius 29 | 2 Leo 53 |
Rahu | 3 Scorpio 49 | 20 Pisces 26 | 29 Libra 16 |
Ketu | 3 Taurus 49 | 20 Virgo 26 | 29 Aries 16 |
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