Gerald Wilson date of birth:
September 4, 1918
How old was Gerald Wilson when died?
96
Where was Gerald Wilson born?
Shelby, Mississippi, USA
When did Gerald Wilson die?
September 8, 2014
What is Gerald Wilson nationality?
American
What is Gerald Wilson's occupation?
Trumpeter, bandleader, composer
What genre is Gerald Wilson's work?
Jazz, pop
What instruments does Gerald Wilson play?
Trumpet, piano
Short Biography
Gerald Stanley Wilson (September 4, 1918 – September 8, 2014) was an American jazz trumpeter, big band bandleader, composer/arranger, and educator, who was based in Los Angeles since the early 1940s. In addition to being a band leader, Wilson wrote arrangements for many other prominent artists including Duke Ellington, Sarah Vaughan, Ray Charles, Julie London, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Carter, Lionel Hampton, Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, and Nancy Wilson.