Birth name Reuben Lincoln Wilson Labels 18th and Vine Occupation(s) Jazz organist Name Reuben Wilson | Instruments Hammond B3 Role Organist Years active 1968 - Present Genres Acid jazz, Soul jazz | |
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Born April 9, 1935 (age 88)
Mounds, Oklahoma, U.S. ( 1935-04-09 ) Origin Pasadena, California, U.S. Albums The Godfathers of Groove, Love Bug, A Groovy Situation, Blue Mode, Set Us Free Similar People Bernard Purdie, Melvin Sparks, Kenny Garrett, Jerry Jemmott, Rodney Jones | ||
Reuben wilson soul jazz organ with masterful groove
Reuben Wilson (born April 9, 1935) is a jazz organist. He performs soul jazz and acid jazz, and is best known for his title track "Got to Get Your Own".
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- Reuben wilson soul jazz organ with masterful groove
- Orange peel reuben wilson nord c1 hammond b 3 organ clone clavia
- Personal life
- As leader
- With The Godfathers of Groove Reuben WilsonBernard PurdieGrant Green Jr
- As sideman
- Compilations
- References
He was born in Mounds, Oklahoma and his family moved to Pasadena when he was 5. He played in Los Angeles with drummer Al Bartee, then moved to New York to begin a recording career. In addition to playing with jazz musicians Melvin Sparks and Willis Jackson, Wilson led the local band Wildare Express. He remains an active musician, and still resides in New York City.
Orange peel reuben wilson nord c1 hammond b 3 organ clone clavia
Personal life
Wilson has been married twice. He has two children, Roderick Reuben Wilson (born November 22, 1957) and Reuben Reuel Wilson (born August 20, 1996). He lives in New York City. Roderick (his eldest son) is a professional drummer. Reuben (his youngest son) graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School.
As leader
With The Godfathers of Groove (Reuben Wilson/Bernard Purdie/Grant Green, Jr.)
