Background
Bishop, Walter Francis was born on October 4, 1927 in New York City. Son of Walter Francis and Enid Viola (Julien) Bishop.
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Walter Francis Bishop
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Education
Graduated from the high school, New York City, 1944.
Career
Pianist, Miles Davis Orchestra, 1949-1951; pianist, Charlie Parker Orchestra, 1951-1954; pianist, Charles Mingus Orchestra, 1963-1964; pianist, Art Blakey Orchestra, 1965-1966; pianist, leader, various groups, since 1967. Instructor Jazz Mobile, Inc., New York City, 1978-1990. Lecturer Julius Hartt College, Hartford, Connecticut, 1979-1984, Marymount College, University of California at Los Angeles, University of Southern California.
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Membership
Served as private United States Army, 1946-1947. Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
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Married Kei Asoh (Keiko Hasegawa), November 11, 1992.
