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Willie Pickens was born on 18 April, 1931 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., is an American jazz pianist, composer, and educator. Discover Willie Pickens'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 86 years old?

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Occupation Musician, composer, arranger, educator
Age 86 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 18 April 1931
Birthday 18 April
Birthplace Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Date of death 12 December, 2017
Died Place Manhattan, New York
Nationality United States

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1931

Willie Pickens (April 18, 1931 – December 12, 2017) was an American jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and educator.

Pickens was born in Milwaukee on April 18, 1931.

He studied piano formally from the age of 14.

He attended Lincoln High School in Milwaukee with saxophonist Bunky Green.

Pickens also studied at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music.

1951

Pickens joined the army in 1951.

1958

He obtained a B.S. in music education from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in 1958 and moved to Chicago in the same year.

1960

In the early 1960s, Pickens played on saxophonist Eddie Harris' first four recordings for Vee-Jay Records.

His period with Harris lasted between 1960 and 1966.

1966

Pickens taught music at public schools from 1966 until 1990.

1971

He was also a faculty member of the American Conservatory of Music between 1971 and 1987.

1977

Pickens recorded with clarinetist Buddy DeFranco in 1977, and drummer Louis Bellson in 1994.

1990

Pickens played in drummer Elvin Jones' band between 1990 and 1997, including internationally.

According to The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz, "Pickens appeared regularly at international jazz festivals and performed at Chicago Jazz Festival almost yearly from its inception."

For jazz musicians in Chicago, Pickens has become "a revered mentor to younger players and a symbol of the music itself", in the words of a Chicago Tribune commentator.

He also taught at Northern Illinois University's School of Music.

Saxophonist Lou Donaldson once told Donald Harrison, "Willie Pickens is one of the last great bebop pianists."

Pickens died of a heart attack in Manhattan, New York, at the age of 86.

2015

His wife, Irma, died in 2015 after 55 years of marriage.

A daughter, Bethany, also plays the piano professionally and has recorded with her father.

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