Reuben Wilson
Reuben Wilson was an American jazz organist in the soul jazz tradition. Widely sampled and influential among acid jazz musicians, he is best known for his album Got to Get Your Own.
Biography
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, drummers Tommy Derrick 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.
Discography
As leader
On Broadway Love Bug Blue Mode – recorded in 1969. also issued as Organ Talk.A Groovy Situation – CD reissue: Set Us Free The Sweet Life – CD reissue: The Cisco Kid – CD reissue Got to Get Your Own by Reuben Wilson and the Cost of Living – CD reissue: Live at SOB's – The Official Bootleg Organ Donor Down with it Blue Breakbeats – compilation CD & LPOrgan Blues Boogaloo to the Beastie Boys Fun House – recorded in 2004Movin' On Azure Te Revisited by the Reuben Wilson TrioWith the Wildare ExpressWalk On By – recorded in 1967–68
With the Godfathers of GrooveThe Masters of Groove – Meet Dr. No The Masters of Groove – Meet DJ-9 The Godfathers of Groove
- ''The Godfathers of Groove – 3''
As sideman
- New York Funkies, Hip Hop Bop! – with Stanley Turrentine, Ed Cherry
- Grant Green, [Jr.], Jungle Strut
- Grant Green, Jr., Introducing G.G.
- Melvin Sparks, ''What You Hear Is What You Get''