Jack Wilkins is well known as a consummate guitarist, simply because he can play with anyone! And Jack has certainly challenged himself by working with many of the finest talents in the jazz world.
When you look at Jack Wilkins’ portfolio, not only can you appreciate the talent that sought him out, but also the diversity of his collaborations. These gifted musicians include tenor saxophone player Stanley Turrentine, who played jazz as well as R&B. There was Jimmy Heath, often called “Little Bird”, because he was strongly influenced by Charlie Parker. A player that shared the stage with Mr. Wilkins is Eddie Gomez, who played with Dizzy Gillespie and had a mutual Latin influence. If that’s not enough to impress you, then let’s note his collaborations with Chet Baker and Buddy Rich.
Jack Wilkins has also been appreciated for his ability to compliment the vocal styles of Morgana King, Sarah Vaughn, Sammy Davis Jr., Tony Bennett, Manhattan Transfer, Cassandra Wilson, Chris Conner and the list goes on.