Biography
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Reuben Wilson
2 follower
Birth name :
Reuben Lincoln Wilson
Origin :
Pasadena, California, U.S.
Genres :
Acid Jazz
Soul jazz
Instruments :
Hammond B3
Labels :
18th and Vine
Years active :
1968–present
Born / Died
Born:(1935-04-09) April 9, 1935 (age 82) Mounds, Oklahoma, U.S.
Reuben Wilson (born April 9, 1935) is a jazz organist. He performs soul jazz and acid jazz, and is best known for his title track "Got to Get Your Own".
He was born in Mounds, Oklahoma and his family moved to Pasadena when he was 5. He played in Los Angeles with drummer Al Bartee, then moved to New York to begin a recording career. In addition to playing with jazz musicians Melvin Sparks and Willis Jackson, Wilson led the local band Wildare Express. He remains an active musician, and still resides in New York City.
