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Wilbur Ware
American jazz musician (1923-1979) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 56
Wilbur Bernard Ware was an American jazz double bassist. He was a regular bassist for the Riverside record label in the 1950s, and recorded regularly in that decade with Johnny Griffin, Kenny Dorham, Kenny Drew, and Thelonious Monk.
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John Coltrane Bandmate in Thelonious Monk Septet
Thelonious Monk Bandmate in Thelonious Monk Septet
Art Blakey Bandmate in Thelonious Monk Septet
Coleman Hawkins Bandmate in Thelonious Monk Septet- Gigi Gryce Bandmate in Thelonious Monk Septet
- Ray Copeland Bandmate in Thelonious Monk Septet
Horace Silver Duets: J. R. Monterose (album) (1957)
Philly Joe Jones Duets: J. R. Monterose (album) (1957)
Rudy Van Gelder Duets: J. R. Monterose (album) (1957)
Leonard Feather Duets: J. R. Monterose (album) (1957)- Alfred Lion Produced J. R. Monterose (album) (1957)
Ira Sullivan Duets: J. R. Monterose (album) (1957)- Orrin Keepnews Produced The Chicago Sound (1957)
- J. R. Monterose Duets: J. R. Monterose (album) (1957)
About this person
He also appeared on records released by J.R. Monterose, Toots Thielemans, Sonny Clark, Tina Brooks, Zoot Sims, Archie Shepp and Grant Green, among others.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1923 to 1979 · aged 56
