Dick Wilson
Dick Wilson (November 11, 1911 – November 24, 1941) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, best known for his work with the Andy Kirk big band. Wilson was born in Mount Vernon, Illinois, raised in Seattle, and went to high school in Los Angeles. He started on piano and learned saxophone in Seattle from saxophonist Joe Darensbourg. He became a member of Darensbourg's band in 1930. In 1936, he joined Andy Kirk's Clouds of Joy. Wilson was a member of Kirk's band until 1941 when he died of tuberculosis in New York City. With Mary Lou Williams and Pha Terrell, Wilson was one of the most striking musical personalities in the band. He cultivated a style that has been compared to Lester Young's because of similar characteristics in their solos. |
Birth and Death Data: Born November 11, 1911 (Illinois), Died November 24, 1941 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1936 - 1941
Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor saxophone
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Recordings (Results 101-108 of 108 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 68546 | 10-in. | 1/3/1941 | Cuban boogie woogie | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 68547 | 10-in. | 1/3/1941 | A dream dropped in | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 68548 | 10-in. | 1/3/1941 | Is it a sin (lovin' you) ? | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 68549 | 10-in. | 1/3/1941 | Ring dem bells | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 69519 | 10-in. | 7/17/1941 | Big time grip-1 | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 69520 | 10-in. | 7/17/1941 | 47th Street jive | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 69521 | 10-in. | 7/17/1941 | I'm misunderstood | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 69522 | 10-in. | 7/17/1941 | No answer | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Wilson, Dick," accessed May 29, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/211137.
Wilson, Dick. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 29, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/211137.
"Wilson, Dick." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 29 May 2024.
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LCNAR: Wilson, Dick, 1911-1941 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n95057736
Wikidata: Dick Wilson - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q944260
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/24789243
MusicBrainz: Dick Wilson - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/24c4bbe8-48e8-4c06-bba5-54b16aa10818
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