About Glenn Wilsson

My Equipment:

I use a Selmer BA bari (39,xxx) as my main horn.  I also have a Selmer Low A horn and a Couf Bb horn (the only bari I ever bought new) which I used on 'Impasse".  I've used the same Lawton 7*B mouthpiece since 1982.  I've mostly used LaVoz MH reeds, but lately I've been experimenting Alexander and Marca reeds.

If you need a good mike for sax, check out www.appliedmic.com.  I'm very happy with mine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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glenn@jazzmaniac.com

 

"An unsung hero in modern jazz" 

 Michael Nastos - All Music Guide

I'm glad to be making music and recording jazz in 2008.  I'm especially excited to be teaching college students about the beauty of jazz.

Here's a brief bio:

Glenn has a Bachelors degree in Music Education from Younstown State University and a Masters in Jazz Performance from the University of Illinois.

In his years in New York (1977-1991), Glenn toured and recorded with Buddy Rich, Lionel Hampton, Machito, Tito Puente, The Bill Kirchner Nonet, Mel Lewis, Toshiko Akiyoshi, and The Bob Belden Ensemble. He has recorded 6 solo albums and has appeared on 21 others as a sideman. Glenn has been awarded a grant by the National Endowment for the Arts and his CDs are featured in the Grammaphone Guide to Good Jazz and The Penguin Guide to Jazz

In 1991, Glenn moved to Richmond, VA. One Man's Blues was recorded live at Bogart's in Richmond, the band's steady gig for 9 years.   Glenn has also recorded and toured with rock pianist Bruce Hornsby.

Glenn is now a resident of Central Illinois and teaches jazz The University of Illinois - Urbana.

 

Selected Discography

Solo recordings:

Impasse - Cadence Jazz Records - CJR 1023

Elusive- Sunnyside Communications - SSC 1030

Bittersweet - Sunnyside Communications - SSC 1057

Lee's Keys Please/w Cadence All Stars - Timeless SJP284

Blue Porpoise Avenue - Sunnyside Communications - SSC1074

One Man's Blues – Sunnyside Communication - SSC1087

 

Buddy Rich

The Buddy Rich Band - MCA 5186

 

Lionel Hampton

Live in Japan - Glad Hamp Records 1034

 

Bob Belden Ensemble

Treasure Island - Sunnyside Communications SSC 1041

The Music of Sting - Blue Note Records - 95137

Le Cigale (Live in Paris) - Sunnyside Communications - 1079

Turandot - Blue Note Records TOCJ-5731 (CDP7998292)

 

Bill Kirchner Nonet

What It Is To Be Frank - SeaBreeze SB2010

Infant Eyes - SeaBreeze SB2017

 

Bruce Hornsby

Harbor Lights - RCA B00002WN7

Hot House - RCA B00002WT4MG

 


 

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