Steve Wilson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Steve Wilson
Occupation	Jazz Musician
Date Of Birth	Feb 9, 1961(1961-02-09)
Age	63
Birthplace	Hampton
Country	United States
Birth City	Hampton
Horoscope	Pisces

Steve Wilson Biography

Steve Wilson is one of the most popular and richest Jazz Musician who was born on February 9, 1961 in Hampton, Hampton, United States. Steve Wilson (born in February 9, 1961) is an American jazz multi-instrumentalist, who is best known in the musical community as a flutist and an alto and soprano saxophonist. He also plays the clarinet and the piccolo. Wilson has maintained a busy career working as a session musician, and has contributed to many musicians of note both in the recording studios, but as a sideman on tours. Over the years he has participated in engagements with several musical ensembles, as well as his own solo efforts.

In May 2007 he performed as a soloist for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip during the Jamestown, Virginia quadricentennial. Wilson is on the faculty at the Manhattan School of Music, City College of New York, State University of New York at Purchase, and Columbia University. He has been an artist-in- residence at the University of North Carolina, Hamilton College, Old Dominion University, and with the CITYFOLK arts program in Dayton, Ohio. A septet formed that year in honor of the 70th anniversary of Blue Note Records. The group recorded an album in 2008, entitled Mosaic, which was released in 2009 on Blue Note/EMI, and toured the United States in promotion of the album from January until April 2009. The group plays the music of Blue Note Records from various artists, with arrangements by members of the band and Renee Rosnes.

In 2017 Wilson released a vinyl lp titled Sit Back, Relax & Unwind which was recorded, mixed and mastered exclusively with analog technology. The band on the album was Ray Angry, Ben Williams and Willie Jones III and it was released by JMI Recordings.

In 1997 he formed the Steve Wilson Quartet with pianist Bruce Barth, double bassist Ed Howard, and drummer Adam Cruz. The group performed for over a decade and recorded two albums. He also headed a larger ensemble, Generations, which performed jazz and original compositions, and he has performed in a duo with drummer Lewis Nash.

Steve Wilson Net Worth

Steve Wilson is one of the richest Jazz Musician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Steve Wilson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

As a teenager, Wilson played in rhythm and blues (R&B) and funk bands. After a year accompanying singer Stephanie Mills, he attended Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond where he majored in music. In 1987 he moved to New York City, where he established himself as a sideman. He performed with the American Jazz Orchestra, the Mingus Big Band, and the Smithsonian Jazz Orchestra. In 1988 he toured Europe with Lionel Hampton. Early in his career he was a member of Out of the Blue, a group which featured young Blue Note Records artists.

Wilson was the subject of a 1996 New York Times profile, entitled “A Sideman’s Life”. That year he joined the Dave Holland Quintet. From 1998–2001 he was a member of Chick Corea’s Origin sextet. He played and recorded on Japanese composer Yoko Kanno’s debut album, Song to Fly and part of The Seatbelts’ New York Musicians during that period.

In 2010, Wilson celebrated his 50th birthday at Jazz Standard in New York City. He led six bands in six nights, with jazz musicians that included Karrin Allyson, Bruce Barth, Adam Cruz, Carla Cook, Ed Howard, Lewis Nash, Ugonna Okegwo, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Freddie Hendrix, Christian McBride, Mulgrew Miller, Linda Oh, Geoffrey Keezer, and John Wikan. One special feature was the inclusion of a string section to play music from Bird with Strings. It was composed of Diane Monroe, Nardo Poy, Joyce Hammann, Chern Hwei, and Troy Stuart. The Wall Street Journal wrote a full-length feature article.

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Who is Steve Wilson Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Steve Ranked on the list of most popular Jazz Musician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Steve Wilson celebrates birthday on February 9 of every year.

Why does Steven Wilson play barefoot?

For live shows, Wilson plays barefoot. His habit goes back to his early childhood, where he has said, “I always had a problem wearing shoes and I’ve always gone around with bare feet”. He has said that another factor in performing barefoot is the advantage it gives in operating his diverse guitar pedals.

Is Steven Wilson married?

Steven Wilson on Instagram: “ Happiest day of my life marrying the love of my life! #happiestdayofmylife #beautifulbridesmaids #thewilsons Thank you @klaraforce for the…” Happiest day of my life marrying the love of my life!

Is Steven Wilson vegan?

“ I’m vegetarian and for years I was terrified about imposing my vegetarianism on the rest of the people I tour with because I don’t like to be preachy about it,” he says.

Where is the band Porcupine Tree from?

Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Why did Porcupine Tree break up?

“So it was more of an issue of what I felt I couldn’t bring to the band as a writer. And I felt towards the end in particularly, the band’s sound became more narrow , and that’s really why I made the decision [to end Porcupine Tree].”