Anthony Wilson
Genre-Fluid Composer
Grammy-nominated guitarist and composer blending jazz, pop, and folk with sophisticated arrangements and soulful improvisations.
About
Born in Los Angeles in 1968, Anthony Wilson is a guitarist, arranger, and composer known for work spanning jazz, pop, and folk genres. Son of legendary bandleader Gerald Wilson, he emerged in the late 1990s with Grammy-nominated nonet albums and acclaimed trio recordings exploring Hammond organ-based soul-jazz. He has been a core member of Diana Krall's quartet since 2001 and collaborated with Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, and jazz masters including Charles Lloyd and Ron Carter.
Music Style
Wilson's approach blends sophisticated jazz composition with folk-influenced songwriting and eclectic genre exploration. His playing combines improvisational authority with orchestral sensibility, moving fluidly between traditional jazz idioms and contemporary pop arrangements.
Background
- Hometown
- Los Angeles, California
- Education
- Bennington College
- Instruments
- guitar
- Active
- 1990s-present
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If you like Diana Krall, Bill Evans, and Pat Metheny — you'll love this artist