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 26-50 of 108 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 62133 | 10-in. | 4/17/1937 | Worried over you | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 62134 | 10-in. | 4/17/1937 | Foolin' myself | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 62135 | 10-in. | 4/17/1937 | I'm glad for your sake | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 62136 | 10-in. | 4/17/1937 | I'll get along somehow | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 62446 | 10-in. | 7/26/1937 | A mellow bit of rhythm | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 62447 | 10-in. | 7/26/1937 | In my wildest dreams | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 62448 | 10-in. | 7/26/1937 | Better luck next time | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 62449 | 10-in. | 7/26/1937 | Satan takes a holiday | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 62453 | 10-in. | 7/27/1937 | What's mine is yours | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 62454 | 10-in. | 7/27/1937 | Why can't we do it again? | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 62455 | 10-in. | 7/27/1937 | The key to my heart | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 62456 | 10-in. | 7/27/1937 | I want to be a gypsy | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 62872 | 10-in. | 12/13/1937 | Lover come back to me | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 62873 | 10-in. | 12/13/1937 | Poor butterfly | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 62874 | 10-in. | 12/13/1937 | The big dipper | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 62875 | 10-in. | 12/13/1937 | Bear down | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 63255 | 10-in. | 2/8/1938 | I surrender dear | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 63256 | 10-in. | 2/8/1938 | Twinklin' | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 63257 | 10-in. | 2/8/1938 | It must be true | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 63258 | 10-in. | 2/8/1938 | I'll get by | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 63259 | 10-in. | 2/8/1938 | Little Joe from Chicago-1 | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 64612 | 10-in. | 9/9/1938 | The gal that wrecked my life | Rodney Sturgis | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 64613 | 10-in. | 9/9/1938 | Bless you, my dear | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 64614 | 10-in. | 9/9/1938 | How can we be wrong? | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 64615 | 10-in. | 9/9/1938 | Mess-a stomp-1 | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Wilson, Dick," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/211137.
Wilson, Dick. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/211137.
"Wilson, Dick." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
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
ISNI: 0000 0000 3068 0079 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000030680079
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