Reuben Wilson
Reuben Wilson (April 9, 1935 – May 26, 2023) was an American jazz organist in the soul jazz tradition. Widely sampled and influential among acid jazz musicians, he is best known for his title track "Got to Get Your Own".
Reuben Wilson | |
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| Birth name | Reuben Lincoln Wilson |
| Born | April 9, 1935 Mounds, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Origin | Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Died | May 26, 2023 (aged 88) Harlem, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Acid jazz, soul jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Hammond B3 |
| Years active | 1968–2023 |
| Labels | Blue Note, Groove Merchant, Cadet, 18th and Vine |
Wilson 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 remained active into his late 70s, until developing dementia. He died of lung cancer in New York City, on May 26 2023, at the age of 88.
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