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The George Shearing Quintet With Nancy Wilson – The Swingin's Mutual!
Although artistic sensibilities don’t often go hand in hand with business acumen, the exceptions prove the rule. Perhaps no one from Columbus better embodied both traits than Nancy Wilson. Keenly self-aware of her talent and her limited musical knowledge, Wilson knew exactly what she wanted and went out and got it. She waited until she was 22 and had established herself in Columbus before striking out for New York, expressly to secure a management contract with John Levy and
Drew Layman
10 hours ago6 min read
When Elegance Met Jazz: Nancy Wilson / Cannonball Adderley
Nancy Wilson was taking a walk with Rusty Bryant in New York when they bumped into saxophonist Cannonball Adderley at the corner of Broadway and 52nd Street. Rusty and Cannonball knew each other, and Wilson and Adderley were introduced. It was 1958 and Adderley mentioned that his band was breaking up and he was joining Miles Davis’ band. This chance encounter would ultimately lead to Wilson’s move to New York, her signing with manager John Levy and Capitol Records, and help p
Drew Layman
Nov 21, 20236 min read
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