 Helen Humes and Gerry Wiggins at the Village Jazz Lounge in Walt Disney World Image by Laura Kolb Satellite Beach, Fl.- Taos,N.M., USA, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY 2.0 |
Gerald WigginsGerald Wiggins Gerald Wiggins American pianist (1922-2008) Gerald Foster Wiggins (May 12, 1922 – July 13, 2008) was an American jazz pianist and organist.[1] Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Gerald Wiggins Helen Humes and Wiggins at the Village Jazz Lounge in Walt Disney World Background information Birth name Gerald Foster Wiggins Born (1922-05-12)May 12, 1922 New York City, New York, U.S. Died July 13, 2008(2008-07-13) (aged 86) Encino, California, U.S. Genres Jazz Occupation(s) Musician, composer, arranger Instrument(s) Piano, organ Close Early life Wiggins was born in New York City on May 12, 1922.[2] He studied classical music, but switched to jazz in his teens.[2][3] Later life and career Wiggins began as a professional career as a musician accompanying… (Source: Wikipedia)
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