Saxophonists · 1920–1999
Ernie Wilkins
American jazz saxophonist, bandleader and music arranger
- Born
- 20 July 1920
St. Louis - Died
- 5 June 1999
Copenhagen - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- Savoy Records
- Discography
- 1 album
Biography
Ernie Wilkins was a jazz musician who played saxophone, tenor saxophone and soprano saxophone. Ernie Wilkins was born on 20 July 1920 in St. Louis and died on 5 June 1999 in Copenhagen. The music is usually filed under jazz and post-bop. Record labels: Savoy Records.
Ernest Brooks Wilkins Jr. (July 20, 1922 – June 5, 1999) was an American jazz saxophonist, conductor and arranger who spent several years with Count Basie. He composed for Tommy Dorsey, Clark Terry, and Dizzy Gillespie. He was musical director for albums by Nat Adderley, Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan, and Buddy Rich.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Ernie Wilkins is credited as a sideman
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Ernie Wilkins play?
Ernie Wilkins is known for playing saxophone, tenor saxophone and soprano saxophone.
When and where was Ernie Wilkins born?
Ernie Wilkins was born 20 July 1920 in St. Louis.
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