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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Gerald_WilsonGerald Wilson - Wikipedia

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   Gerald Stanley Wilson (September 4, 1918 – September 8, 2014) was an American jazz trumpeter, big band bandleader, composer, arranger, and educator. Born in Mississippi, he was based in Los Angeles from the early 1940s.

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     The Gerald Wilson Orchestra 'in the studio' recording 'Before Motown' from the new CD DETROIT

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3. www.arts.gov › honors › jazzGerald Wilson | National Endowment for the Arts

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   Gerald Wilson's use of multiple harmonies was a hallmark of his big bands, earning him a reputation as a leading composer and arranger. His band was one of the greats in jazz, leaning heavily on the blues but integrating other styles.

4. www.nytimes.com › 2014/09/10 › artsGerald Wilson, Versatile Jazz Arranger, Is Dead at 96

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   Sep 10, 2014 · Gerald Wilson, whose eight-decade career as a jazz composer, arranger, big-band leader and trumpeter spanned generations, styles and geography, died on Monday in Los Angeles. He was 96. His...

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6. www.cbsnews.com › news › gerald-wilson-jazz-big-bandGerald Wilson, jazz big band leader, dies at 96 - CBS News

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   Sep 9, 2014 · Gerald Wilson, the dynamic jazz big band leader, composer and arranger whose career spanned more than 75 years, has died. He was 96. Wilson's son, jazz guitarist Anthony Wilson, said...

7. www.youtube.com › watchThe Gerald Wilson Orchestra 'in the studio' recording 'Before ...

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   Sep 21, 2009 · The incredible Gerald Wilson leads his fantastic orchestra in the recording of 'Before Motown' - a track from the Gerald Wilson Orchestra's CD 'Detroit.'.

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8. www.npr.org › 2011/07/16 › 138164894The Gerald Wilson Orchestra: A Living 'Legacy' - NPR

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   Jul 15, 2011 · At the age of almost 93, Gerald Wilson keeps adding to his own legacy. In fact, the latest album from his ensemble, The Gerald Wilson Orchestra, is called Legacy, and it features the...

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   Who was Gerald Wilson?

   • Selected Discography 1990 NEA Jazz Master Gerald Wilson's use of multiple harmonies was a hallmark of his big bands, earning him a reputation as a leading composer and arranger.

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   How old was Gerald Wilson when he died?

   • Gerald Wilson, jazz big band leader, dies at 96 - CBS News Gerald Wilson, jazz big band leader, dies at 96 Gerald Wilson, the dynamic jazz big band leader, composer and arranger whose career spanned more than 75 years, has died. He was 96.

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   Who was Gerald Stanley Wilson?

   • Gerald Stanley Wilson was born on Sept. 4, 1918, in Shelby, Miss. He began playing piano at 4, learning from his mother, who taught music and other subjects in Shelby’s segregated black schools. His family later moved to Memphis, where he first saw the Lunceford band perform. By 16 he was living in Detroit, attending Cass Technical High School.

   Gerald Wilson, Versatile Jazz Arranger, Is Dead at 96

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10. www.theguardian.com › music › 2014Gerald Wilson obituary | Jazz | The Guardian

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    Sep 15, 2014 · Composer, bandleader and jazz trumpeter who put together many all-star big bands. Peter Vacher. Mon 15 Sep 2014 11.52 EDT. Watching Gerald Wilson, who has died aged 96, direct an orchestra...