Gerald Wilson (* 4. September 1918 in Shelby; † 8. September 2014 in Los Angeles) was an american trumpetist. He was 96 years old. He studied at Cass Technical High School. He was awarded the NEA Jazz Masters. His cause of death was pneumonia.

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1918

Born in Shelby, Bolivar County

2014

Died in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County (pneumonia)

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Biography of Gerald Wilson

4. Sep 1918 – 8. Sep 2014(96 years)Died in:Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

American trumpetist

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Birthplace

Shelby, Bolivar County

Place of Death

Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

Nationality

United States

Cause of Death

pneumonia

Occupation(9)

trumpeter bandleader composer conductor music educator jazz musician university teacher film score composer musician

Awards(1)

NEA Jazz Masters

Education(1)

Cass Technical High School

Gerald Wilson (* 4. September 1918 in Shelby; † 8. September 2014 in Los Angeles) was an american trumpetist. He was 96 years old. He studied at Cass Technical High School. He was awarded the NEA Jazz Masters. His cause of death was pneumonia.

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1918

Born in Shelby, Bolivar County

2014

Died in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County (pneumonia)

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