Terry Wilkinson
Terry Wilkinson | |
|---|---|
 Terry Wilkinson c1947 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Terence John Wilkinson |
| Born | August 9, 1931 Campsie, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 20 February 2013 (aged 81)[1] Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | jazz |
| Instrument | piano |
Terry Wilkinson (1931–2013) was an Australian jazz pianist.
Career
[edit]Terry Wilkinson was taught piano from age six and began playing piano professionally aged 11,[2] when he would appear on the radio as a regular guest.[3] He began leading big bands while he was still at school, aged 16.[2] He studied piano, theory and the history of music at the NSW Conservatorium,[2] and supported American artists when they toured Australia, such as Artie Shaw,[4] Buddy Rich, Nancy Wilson, and Sammy Davis Jr.[3]
Wilkinson was a member of the Australian All Stars, who recorded two albums, and had a residency at the Sky Lounge in Sydney.[5] The group also had their own television series in 1959.
In 1970, Wilkinson left Australia for two years to tour the US.[2] When he returned, he moved into commercial work.[3]
Wilkinson was married three times, and had two children when died in 2013.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Johnson, Peter (2013-03-18). "Terry Wilkinson". Theatre Heritage Australia. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ a b c d e Morris, Barry (2013-03-29). "Pianist leaves an everlasting note". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2025-02-09.
- ^ a b c Sharpe, John (2008). I wanted to be a jazz musician. John Sharpe. pp. 17–34. ISBN 9780646493794.
- ^ "When jazz is on, heat's off". The Sunday Mail. 21 Nov 1954. p. 10.
- ^ Clare, John (1995). Bodgie dada & the cult of cool. Sydney: University of New South Wales. p. 102. ISBN 978-0-86840-103-4.