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Gerald Wiggins
Gerasld (* 1922 in New York City) studied classical music, but switched to jazz in his teens. He began as a professional playing accompaniment to comedian Stepin Fetchit. Wiggins worked with Louis Armstrong and Benny Carter. In the 1940s he moved to Los Angeles, where he played music for television and film. He also worked with singers like Lena Horne (1950-51), Kay Starr, and Eartha Kitt. In 1960 his best recording as an organist appeared, Wiggin' Out, known for the quality of its music and fresh, clear sound. He recorded another LP at the organ with saxophonist Teddy Edwards. "In the 1960s he worked as a music director and vocal coach in film studios.
Wiggins was perhaps best known for his trio, with other members Andy Simpkins and Paul Humphrey, among others. He appeared regularly at American jazz parties and festivals and occasionally at Japanese and European festivals and was in demand for recording sessions. Wiggins died in 2008. from Wikipedia |
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Illinois Jacquet And His Orchestra Clef Records - MG C-676 released 1957 |
Illinois Jacquet, tenor sax Harry "Sweets" Edison, trumpet Irving Ashby, guitar Carl Perkins, piano Gerald Wiggins, organ Curtis Counce, bass Al Bartee, drums |
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Wiggin' Out HiFi Jazz SJ 618 released 1960 |
Gerald Wiggins, organ Harold Land, tenor sax Jackie Mills, drums |
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Heart And Soul Original Jazz Classics OJC-17 released 1960 |
Teddy Edwards, tenor sax Gerald Wiggins, organ Leroy Vinnegar, bass Milt Turner, drums |
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One For My Baby Pablo Records 2310-936 recorded December 1988 |
Joe Pass, guitar Plas Johnson, tenor sax Gerald Wiggins, organ, piano Andy Simpkins, bass Albert 'Tootie' Heath, drums |
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