Jack Wilson - Jazz Organs - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

An extremely talented jazz pianist, Jack Wilson became the youngest member ever to join the Ft. Wayne, Indiana Musician's union at the tender age of 15. By the time he was 26 years old, he had already added organ to his arsenal and had played with some of the biggest names in jazz including James Moody, Dinah Washington, Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt, Eddie Harris, Lou Donaldson, Herbie Mann, Jackie McLean and Johnny Griffin, did recording stints with Sammy Davis Jr.., Sarah Vaughn, Lou Rawls, Eartha Kitt, Julie London and Sonny & Cher - and was a featured soloist on several of Lambert Hendricks and Ross recordings. In 1963 he released his first recording as a leader, an impressive debut entitled InchThe Jack Wilson Quartet featuring Roy Ayers.Inch Presented here is his highly acclaimed 1966 with the quartet featuring Roy Ayers entitled InchRamblin'Inch which features Wilson on piano with Varner Barlow (drums); Monk Montgomery (bass) and Roy Ayers (vibes). All selections newly remastered. Album Tracks 1. Ramblin' 2. Stolen Moments 3. Kilo 4. Imperssions 5. Love Theme from 'The Sandpiper' (The Shadow of Your Smile) Part 1 6. Love Theme from 'The Sandpiper' (The Shadow of Your Smile) Part 2 7. Love Theme from 'The Sandpiper' (The Shadow of Your Smile) Part 3 8. The Sidewinder 9. Pensativa

Back in 1965, partnering with L.A. tag Vault Records and a host of top Brazilian musicians, understated pianist Jack Wilson recorded a bossa nova tribute album to Henry Mancini. Now a highly prized Bossa Nova album for jazz collectors worldwide, this wonderful jazz album with all tunes penned by the great Henry Mancini features the great Roy Ayers (vibraphone), and a Brazilian rhythm section featuring Chico Batera (drums, percussion); Sebastiao Neto (bass) and multi-instrumentalist and legendary Brazilian composer Antônio Carlos Jobim (who, playing guitar here under the name of Tony Brazil, just happened to be in town for his early Reprise recordings and sat in on these sessions, arranging and playing guitar on every track). Delivering a unique bossa sound; quiet, subtle in a magical atmosphere, this is a must for bossa aficionados everywhere and includes standout tracks 'Blue Satin', 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and 'Days of Wine and Roses'. Album Tracks 1. Blue Satin 2. Days of Wine and Roses 3. Sally's Tomato 4. Softly 5. Lujon 6. Mr. Lucky 7. Breakfast at Tiffany's 8. Dear Heart 9. Night Flower

Moving swiftly through his late '60s post-bop and modal beginnings, and on to becoming one of the foremost pioneers of jazz-funk, and a key figure in the acid jazz movement, InchThe Godfather of Neo SoulInch Jack Wilson returns with 'Ramblin', a collaboration with vibist Roy Ayers and the wonderful combination of their two instruments that work so well together. Ayers is a percussive stylist in the manner of Bobby Hutcherson. Wilson is a melodic, lyrical and polished pianist. The pair have a unique way of blending vibes and piano that leads to some wonderful improvisations across this collection of covers, seeing them paint their own style onto standout tracks including 'Stolen Moments', 'Pensativa' and 'Kilo'. Album Tracks 1. Ramblin' 2. Stolen Moments 3. Kilo 4. Impressions 5. The Sandpiper, Pt. 1 6. The Sandpiper, Pt. 2 7. The Sandpiper, Pt. 3 8. Pensativa