In the collection
3 records
Played with
Benny Goodman
3 records together
George & Ira Gershwin
3 records together
Lionel Hampton
2 records together
Gene Krupa
2 records together
Benny Goodman Sextet
2 records together
George Koenig
2 records together
Hymie Schertzer
2 records together
Harry Goodman
2 records together
Allan Reuss
2 records together
Jess Stacy
2 records together
Arthur Rollini
2 records together
Babe Russin
2 records together
About
American jazz pianist.
Born November 24, 1912, Austin, Texas, USA.
Died July 31, 1986, New Britain, Connecticut, USA.
Described by jazz critic Scott Yanow as “the definitive swing pianist.”
Wilson’s sophisticated and elegant style was featured on the records of many of the biggest names in jazz including , , , , and . With Goodman, he was perhaps the first well-known black musician to play publicly in a racially integrated group. In addition to his extensive work as a sideman, Wilson also led his own groups and recording sessions from the late 1920s until the 1980s.
Brother of Augustus Wilson. Briefly married to songwriter Irene Wilson in the 1930s.