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Gerald Wiggins
Gerald (* 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.
 
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Discography
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
Wiggin' Out
HiFi Jazz SJ 618
released 1960
recorded 1960 in Hollywood, CA/USA
Gerald Wiggins, Hammond organ
Harold Land, tenor sax
Jackie Mills, drums
Heart And Soul
Original Jazz Classics OJC-17
released 1960
Teddy Edwards, tenor sax
Gerald Wiggins, organ
Leroy Vinnegar, bass
Milt Turner, drums
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
Flying Home. The Best Of The Verve Years
Verve Records 314 521 644-2
released 1994
compilation
Illinois Jacquet, tenor sax
Earle Warren, alto sax
Ernie Henry, alto sax
Count Hastings, tenor sax
Ben Webster, tenor sax
Cecil Payne, baritone sax
Henry Coker, trombone
Matthew Gee, trombone
Elmon Wright, trumpet
Joe Newman, trumpet
Harry Edison, trumpet
Lamar Wright jr., trumpet
Russell Jacquet, trumpet
Roy Eldridge, trumpet
Oscar Moore, guitar
John Collins, guitar
Freddie Green, guitar
Joe Sinacore, guitar
Irving Ashby, guitar
Herb Ellis, guitar
Kenny Burrell, guitar
Johnny Acea, piano
Count Basie, organ
Wild Bill Davis, organ
Hank Jones, piano, organ
Jimmy Jones, piano
Carl Perkins, piano
Sir Charles Thompson, piano
Gerry Wiggins, organ
Red Callender, bass
Gene Ramey, bass
Al Lucas, bass
Ray Brown, bass
Curtis Counce, bass
J. C. Heard, drums
Art Blakey, drums
Shadow Wilson, drums
Jimmy Crawford, drums
Osie Johnson, drums
Al Bartee, drums
Jo Jones, drums
Johnny Williams, drums
Chino Pozo, congas
1947-1952
Classics CLASSICS 1295
compilation
Dexter Gordon, tenor sax, baritone sax
Teddy Edwards, tenor sax
Wardell Gray, tenor sax
Leo Parker, baritone sax
Conte Candoli, trumpet
Fats Navarro, trumpet
Tadd Dameron, piano
Jimmy Rowles, piano
Bobby Tucker, piano
Gerald Wiggins, organ, celeste, piano
Gladys Bentley, violin
Don Bagley, bass
Nelson Boyd, bass
Red Callender, bass
Curly Russell, bass
Art Blakey, drums
Chico Hamilton, drums
Art Mardigan, drums
Roy Porter, drums
Chuck Thompson, drums
The Unreleased Sessions
Lone Hill Jazz LHJ10144
recorded 1956 - 1959
Tracks 01 to 11 originally issued as Buddy Collette And His Swinging Shepherds At The Cinema
Tracks 12 to 15 originally issued as The Buddy Collette-Chico Hamilton Sextet - Tanganyika
Tracks 16 to 23 originally issued as Buddy Collette And The Poll Winners - Porgy And Bess
Jim Hall, guitar
Buddy Collette, tenor sax, bass clarinet, Flute, alto flute , bass flute
John Anderson, trumpet
Paul Horn, flute, alto flute, bass flute
Bud Shank, flute, alto flute, bass flute
Pete Jolly, accordion
Bill Miller, piano
Gerald Wiggins, organ, piano
John Williams, piano
Red Callender, bass
Curtis Counce, bass
Red Mitchell, bass
Louie Bellson, drums
Chico Hamilton, drums
Shelly Manne, drums
Earl Palmer, drums

 
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