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Ernie Wilkins (Saxophonist) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Ernie Wilkins
Ernest Brooks Wilkins Jr. is an American jazz saxophonist, conductor, and composer who spent several years working with Count Basie. He also writes for Tommy Dorsey, Harry James and Dizzy Gillespie. He is the musical director of Cannonball Adderley, Dinah Washington, Oscar Peterson and Buddy Rich albums.
Birth nameErnest Brooks Wilkins Jr.
BornJuly 20, 1919, St. Louis, Missouri
DiedJune 5, 1999, Copenhagen, Denmark
GenresJazz, swing
Occupation(s)Musician, arranger, composer
InstrumentsSaxophone
Associated actsCount Basie

About Ernie Wilkins

Saxophonist Ernie Wilkins was born on July 20, 1919 in Missouri, United States (He dies at the age of 79, on June 5, 1999).

Composer and arranger well known for his work with Pianist Count Basie in jazz. During his final years in Denmark, he established the Almost Big Band.

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Ernie Wilkins before becoming famous

Ernie Wilkins was born in the Zodiac sign Cancer (The Crab), and 1919 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Goat (羊).

He began his musical career as a member of a military band before joining one of Earl Hines' big bands.

Achievement of Ernie Wilkins

On Alice Clark's 1972 album, his orchestral arrangements are regarded as legendary.

Ernie Wilkins's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

His wife Jenny was the driving force behind the formation of the Almost Big Band in Copenhagen.

Ernie Wilkins on Social Media

Ernie Wilkins Collabed with

After his initial success as a musician, Wilkins teamed up with Trumpet Player Clark Terry.

Ernie Wilkins Income & Net worth

Ernie Wilkins's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a saxophonist. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Ernie Wilkins.

Ernie Wilkins Height and Weight

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Latest information about Ernie Wilkins updated on March 09 2023.