Jazz Greats: Wilbur Ware

Wilbur Bernard Ware (September 8, 1923 – September 9, 1979)

Jazz Double Bassist, Wilbur Ware, was a self taught Banjo Player and Bassist that was revered for his unorthodox solo technique and use of the double bass as a percussion instrument. His work at Riverside Records included input on LPs by Grant Green, Zoot Sims, Toots Thielemans and others. He also had stints with Sonny Stitt, Sun Ra, Roy Eldridge and many more. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Saturday: Johnny Griffin & Wilbur Ware-Body &

Soul and Latin quarters

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilbur_Ware

Background Information
Birth name	Wilbur Bernard Ware
Born	September 8, 1923 Chicago, Illinois
Died	September 9, 1979(aged 56) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Double bass