Reuben Wilson
| Reuben Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Reuben Lincoln Wilson |
| Born |
April 9, 1935 Mounds, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Origin | Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Acid Jazz, soul jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Hammond B3 |
| Years active | 1968–present |
| Labels | 18th and Vine |
Reuben Wilson (born April 9, 1935) is a jazz organist. He performs soul jazz and acid jazz, and is best known for his title track "Got to Get Your Own".
He was born in Mounds, Oklahoma and his family moved to Pasadena when he was 5. He played in Los Angeles with drummer Al Bartee, then moved to New York to begin a recording career. In addition to playing with jazz musicians Melvin Sparks and Willis Jackson, Wilson led the local band Wildare Express. He remains an active musician, and still resides in New York City.
Wilson has been married twice. He has two children, Roderick Reuben Wilson (born November 22, 1957) and Reuben Reuel Wilson (born August 20, 1996). He lives in New York City. Roderick (his eldest son) is a professional drummer. Reuben (his youngest son) graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School.
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