sheldonm Posted October 28, 2007 Report Posted October 28, 2007 I saw something on the Blue Note web site that said Jack Wilson passed away on October 5th . I haven't been around much lately and I can't find out anything via search function....anyone aware of this or am I the last to know? m~ Quote
BFrank Posted October 28, 2007 Report Posted October 28, 2007 From a post on JazzCorner, Oct. 12: Jack Wilson, a Jazz pianist and composer who played tenor saxophone, vibraphone and organ, with such musical luminaries as Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan, Jackie McLean, Sammy Davis Jr. and Sonny & Cher, died Friday, October 5, 2007, in Northport, NY. His death, at the Northport Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, was caused by complications of diabetes, said his wife, Sandie Boerum-Wilson, of Sayville, NY. A celebration of Jack Wilson’s life is being planned for the near future. Quote
AndrewHill Posted October 28, 2007 Report Posted October 28, 2007 Sad news. I just became familiar with Wilson when the Conn of Easterly Winds was reissued. Probably one of the best surprise purchases for me in recent times (Foster's Manhatten Fever being another) which has gotten regular rotation since I purchased it. I would really like to hear his other BN's (missed Something Personal) and Atlantic (?) sides. Quote
alocispepraluger102 Posted October 28, 2007 Report Posted October 28, 2007 Sad news. I just became familiar with Wilson when the Conn of Easterly Winds was reissued. Probably one of the best surprise purchases for me in recent times (Foster's Manhatten Fever being another) which has gotten regular rotation since I purchased it. I would really like to hear his other BN's (missed Something Personal) and Atlantic (?) sides. 'something personal' has been an aloc fav for many many years. Quote
clifford_thornton Posted October 28, 2007 Report Posted October 28, 2007 There was another thread about this concerning an AMG conflation, which mentioned the news earlier in the month. Sad news indeed; I believe he'd been inactive musically for some time due to health reasons. Quote
Big Al Posted October 28, 2007 Report Posted October 28, 2007 Sad news. I just became familiar with Wilson when the Conn of Easterly Winds was reissued. Probably one of the best surprise purchases for me in recent times which has gotten regular rotation since I purchased it. Ditto here. If you can find Something Personal, snag it. It's almost as beautiful as Easterly Winds. Quote
AndrewHill Posted October 28, 2007 Report Posted October 28, 2007 Sad news. I just became familiar with Wilson when the Conn of Easterly Winds was reissued. Probably one of the best surprise purchases for me in recent times which has gotten regular rotation since I purchased it. Ditto here. If you can find Something Personal, snag it. It's almost as beautiful as Easterly Winds. I'm keeping my eyes peeled for it. Quote
milestones20 Posted October 29, 2007 Report Posted October 29, 2007 Just got a copy of Something Personal...very beautiful stuff. RIP Jack. Quote
alocispepraluger102 Posted November 13, 2007 Report Posted November 13, 2007 jack wilson was also pianist in many of those gerald wilson 60's big band pacific jazz recordings, most notably 'portraits.' Quote
Peter Friedman Posted November 13, 2007 Report Posted November 13, 2007 Just discovered a CD in my collection that has Jack Wilson on piano that has not been mentioned. It is an Australian CD as follows: Sonny Stitt & Richie Cole - Battle Of The Saxes - AIM label Jack Wilson(p), Ed Gaston (b), Allan Turnbull (dr) Recorded in Sydney,Australia in December 1981 Quote
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