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Anthony Wilson was born in Los Angeles, California on May 9, 1968 to bandleader Gerald Wilson. A guitarist and composer, he was influenced by Duke Ellington, Gil Evans, Wes Montgomery and T-Bone Walker. He received his degree in music composition from Bennington College.

Wilson released his debut self-titled album in 1997 that was nominated for a Grammy and his sophomore project the following year, Goat Hill Junket, garnered notice. He has recorded with his 9-piece band, two trio albums with organ, worked with Joe Bagg, Eva Scow, Larry Goldings, Jim Keltner and Jeff Hamilton.

Since 2001 Anthony has been a member of Diana Krall’s group performing notably the Grammy-winning Live in Paris.  He has recorded ten albums as a leader and collaborated with Brazilian guitarist Chico Pinheiro on “Nova,” released in Brazil and the U.S. on their respective labels.

Guitarist Anthony Wilson can also be heard on a number of his father’s recordings and often plays live with the Gerald Wilson Orchestra whenever his schedule permits.

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