paul secor Posted December 8, 2003 Report Share Posted December 8, 2003 I was listening to Frank Lowe's CD, Inappropriate Choices today, and was once again struck by Phillip Wilson's playing. What a marvelous musician he was - such subtlety in his playing. It seemed that he was able to underplay (both in terms of volume and number of notes) and still accomplish everything he had to. I just finished listening to his trio sides with Lester Bowie and William Parker on the Phillip Wilson Project (Jazz Door) and was taken away by his playing. I only heard him play on recordings. If others here have heard him play in a live setting, I have a question: Was his live playing different from his playing on records? Whenever I listen to him, I try not to, but I can't help but think about his death (or at least what I've heard). There are probably no good ways to die, but his death seemed particularly terrible. If there are others here who loved Phillip Wilson's music, I'd enjoy reading your comments or memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted December 8, 2003 Report Share Posted December 8, 2003 Maybe more tomorrow. Not tonight. He was a friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted December 8, 2003 Report Share Posted December 8, 2003 One of the greats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris olivarez Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 I remember him from his days with Paul Butterfield. It was absolutely horrible what happened to him. Did they ever catch the bastard(s) who did it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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