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Don Wilkerson
Don Wilkerson (c. 1932 – 18 July 1986) was an American soul jazz / R&B tenor saxophonist born in Moreauville, Louisiana, probably better known for his Blue Note Records recordings in the 1960s as bandleader with guitarist Grant Green. Prior to signing with the label, he worked frequently with Cannonball Adderley. Some of his earliest recordings were done in the 1950s as a sideman for Amos Milburn and Ray Charles.
In Houston in the early 1970s, he played in the Sonny Franklin Big Band with Tom Archia
Preach Brother!
Preach Brother! is an album by American saxophonist Don Wilkerson recorded in 1962 and released on the Blue Note label.
Reception.
The Allmusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine awarded the album 4 stars and stated "The result is another fine record that proves Wilkerson was one of the best, hardest-hitting soul-jazz saxophonists of the early '60s".
Track listing.
All compositions by Don Wilkerson
1. "Jeanie-Weenie" - 5:01
2. "Homesick Blues