Jack Wilson (pianist)
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Jack Wilson was a British
jazz
pianist
born in Warwickshire, England, probably better known as bandleader
of the Versatile Five which he founded in 1933. Before that he worked with Charles Shadwell
and also Jack Venables.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
pianist
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
born in Warwickshire, England, probably better known as bandleader
Bandleader
A bandleader is the leader of a band of musicians. The term is most commonly, though not exclusively, used with a group that plays popular music as a small combo or a big band, such as one which plays jazz, blues, rhythm and blues or rock and roll music....
of the Versatile Five which he founded in 1933. Before that he worked with Charles Shadwell
Charles Shadwell (musician)
Charles Murray Winstanley Shadwell was a British conductor and bandleader....
and also Jack Venables.