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Jack Wilkins (Jack Rivers Lewis) was born on 4 June, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., is an American jazz guitarist (1944–2023). Discover Jack Wilkins's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?

Popular As Jack Rivers Lewis
Occupation Musician, educator
Age 78 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 4 June 1944
Birthday 4 June
Birthplace Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Date of death 5 May, 2023
Died Place N/A
Nationality United States

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1944

Jack Rivers Lewis (June 4, 1944 – May 5, 2023), known professionally as Jack Wilkins, was an American jazz guitarist.

A native of New York City, Wilkins grew up listening to his parents' music, such as Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Billie Holiday.

He started playing guitar when he was thirteen.

He had an older cousin who played albums for him by Charlie Christian, Tal Farlow, Django Reinhardt, and Johnny Smith.

He cited Smith's Designed for You as one of the albums that meant the most to him, in addition to Sounds of Synanon by Joe Pass, Poll Winners by Barney Kessel, The Swinging Guitar of Tal Farlow, and Interpretations of Tal Farlow.

While still in his teens, he worked as a guitarist in bands led by Les Elgart, Larry Elgart, Warren Covington, and Sammy Kaye.

Wilkins worked with Dan Armstrong, Lew Soloff, Lew Tabackin, and Lloyd Wells.

In his twenties, he worked as a vibraphonist.

He formed the band The Jazz Partners and played vibes with pianist Barry Manilow, who admired the work of Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, and Barney Kessel.

Wilkins and Manilow arranged songs from Kessel's albums for their group.

1973

A copy of his first solo album, Windows (Mainstream, 1973), found its way into the hands of Buddy Rich's manager.

Wilkins then became a member of the Buddy Rich septet.

Wilkins also worked with Kenny Barron, Frank Foster, Sonny Fortune, Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton, Jimmy McGriff, Sal Nistico, Zoot Sims, Sonny Stitt, Jack DeJohnette, Phil Woods, and the Brecker Brothers.

Wilkins died on May 5, 2023, at the age of 78.

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