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Willie Pickens

p, *1931 US, Milwaukee
Musician / Composer / Arranger of Jazz
A.k.a. Willie Loverace Pickens.

Willie Pickens (born April 18, 1931, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA – December 13, 2017, New York City, New York, USA) was an American jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and educator. Among the artists he played with include: Eddie Harris, Sonny Stitt, Gene Ammons, Gerry Mulligan, Clark Terry, Art Farmer, Chet Baker, James Moody, and others.

     
Instruments
  • Piano
  • Electric piano
Genres
  • Jazz
  • R&B/Soul
Popular Tracks   
Ain't Misbehavin' - Live At Joe Segal's Jazz Showcase, Chicago, IL / December 22-24, 2000 on Ain't Misbehavin': Live At The Jazz Showcase by Marian McPartland & Willie Pickens
(It's Only A) Paper Moon - Live At Joe Segal's Jazz Showcase, Chicago, IL / December 22-24, 2000 on Ain't Misbehavin': Live At The Jazz Showcase by Marian McPartland & Willie Pickens
Autumn Nocturne - Live At Joe Segal's Jazz Showcase, Chicago, IL / December 22-24, 2000 on Ain't Misbehavin': Live At The Jazz Showcase by Marian McPartland & Willie Pickens
Along Came Betty - Live At Joe Segal's Jazz Showcase, Chicago, IL / December 22-24, 2000 on Ain't Misbehavin': Live At The Jazz Showcase by Marian McPartland & Willie Pickens
Close Your Eyes - Live At Joe Segal's Jazz Showcase, Chicago, IL / December 22-24, 2000 on Ain't Misbehavin': Live At The Jazz Showcase by Marian McPartland & Willie Pickens
It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) - Live At Joe Segal's Jazz Showcase, Chicago, IL / December 22-24, 2000 on Ain't Misbehavin': Live At The Jazz Showcase by Marian McPartland & Willie Pickens
Spring Is Here - Live At Joe Segal's Jazz Showcase, Chicago, IL / December 22-24, 2000 on Ain't Misbehavin': Live At The Jazz Showcase by Marian McPartland & Willie Pickens
Night And Day - Live At Joe Segal's Jazz Showcase, Chicago, IL / December 22-24, 2000 on Ain't Misbehavin': Live At The Jazz Showcase by Marian McPartland & Willie Pickens
Just One Of Those Things - Live At Joe Segal's Jazz Showcase, Chicago, IL / December 22-24, 2000 on Ain't Misbehavin': Live At The Jazz Showcase by Marian McPartland & Willie Pickens

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Band Members
Discography
Title Artist Year Type
Ain't Misbehavin' Live At The Jazz ShowcaseMarian McPartland And Willie Pickens2001Album
A Jazz ChristmasWillie Pickens1998Album
It's About TimeWillie Pickens1998Album
Time To SmileSteve Grossman With Elvin Jones, Tom Harrell, Willie Pickens, Cecil McBee1994Album
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