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Gerald Wiggins

p, 1922-2008 US, New York City
Musician / Composer / Conductor of Jazz
A.k.a. Gerald Foster Wiggins

American composer and pianist, organist, bassist and conductor. Born: 12th May 1922 New York City, New York, USA Died: 13th July 2008 Los Angeles, California, USA. Father of jazz bassist J. J. Wiggins. Vocal coach for Marilyn Monroe.

     
Instruments
  • Piano
  • Organ
  • Bass
Genres
  • Jazz
  • Pop
  • Blues
Popular Tracks   
Parker's Mood on Milestones of Jazz Legends - Male Jazz Singers, Vol. 2 by Al Hibbler & King Pleasure
The Blindfold Test No. 2 on Best From The West - Modern Sounds From California, Vol. 1 by Various Artists
Just Squeeze Me & Satin Doll on Swingin' with Wig. Classic Trio Sessions 1956-1957 by Gerald Wiggins
It's You on Johnny Otis Presents Tanganyika by Buddy Collette
Tanganyika on Johnny Otis Presents Tanganyika by Buddy Collette
Tomorrow Is Another Day on Milestones of Jazz Legends - Male Jazz Singers, Vol. 2 by Al Hibbler & King Pleasure
How Long Has This Been Going On on Johnny Otis Presents Tanganyika by Buddy Collette
Latin One on Let's Make Love by Marilyn Monroe
Christmas Eve Waltz on Let's Make Love by Marilyn Monroe
Strip City on Let's Make Love by Marilyn Monroe

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
In Chronology - 1950Gerald Wiggins2009Album
Wiggins & WigginsGerald Wiggins, Hassan Shakur2007Album
Autumn SomewhereThe Subjazz Proxy with Gerald Wiggins1997Album
West Coast JazzGerry Mulligan, Chet Baker, Chico Hamilton, Buddy Collette, Gerald Wiggins1996Album
Roy Eldridge Con Oscar Peterson, Gerry Wiggins, Ray Brown, Barney Kessel, Kenny Clarke, Ray Brown‎Roy Eldridge Con Oscar Peterson, Gerald Wiggins, Ray Brown, Barney Kessel, Kenny Clarke1995Album
Race PointScott Hamilton, Gerald Wiggins, Andrew Simpkins, Jeff Hamilton, Howard Alden1992Album
Live At Maybeck Recital Hall Volume EightGerald Wiggins1991Album
Live At The 1990 Concord Jazz Festival; Second SetFrank Wess, Marshall Royal, Rick Wilkins, Pete Minger, Gerald Wiggins, Lynn Seaton, Harold Jones1991Album
MuleMajor Holley Featuring Gerald Wiggins1987Album
Piano PlayhouseCarl Perkins, Paul Smith, Jimmy Rowles, Gerald Wiggins, Lou Levy1986Album
Night Mist BluesRed Callender, Gerald Wiggins1984Album
A Beautiful FriendshipGerald Wiggins1977Album
Sessions, LiveOscar Peterson / Gerald Wiggins1976Album
Wig Is HereGerald Wiggins1974Album
West Coast JazzGerry Mulligan / Chet Baker / Chico Hamilton / Buddy Collette / Gerald Wiggins1966Compil.
Sonny Criss - Gerald Wiggins - Erroll Garner - Stan GetzSonny Criss, Gerald Wiggins, Erroll Garner, Stan Getz1963Compil.
Erroll Garner - Wardell Gray - Barney Kessell - Gerald WigginsErroll Garner, Wardell Gray, Barney Kessel, Gerald Wiggins1963Compil.
Relax And Enjoy It!Gerald Wiggins1962Album
Wiggin' OutGerald Wiggins1960Album
The Loveliness Of You...Gerald Wiggins1958Album
CollectionsRed Norvo, Art Pepper, Joe Morello, Gerald Wiggins1957Album
The Wig / Orient ExpressGerald Wiggins1950Album
Happy TalkOthello Molineaux, Monty Alexander, Frank Gant, Gerald WigginsAlbum
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