Reuben Wilson on vinyl: soul jazz on the Hammond organ
In short: Reuben Wilson (1935–2023) was an American organist who recorded soul jazz and jazz-funk for Blue Note and Groove Merchant in the late sixties and early seventies – danceable, earthy and full of groove. Many of these recordings were later rediscovered by DJs and hip-hop producers. The Vinyl Room currently has 4 records by Reuben Wilson.
What makes Reuben Wilson special?
The Hammond organ as a groove machine: on “Love Bug” and “Blue Mode” he plays soul jazz with funk rhythms and soul tunes of the day.
At Groove Merchant he moved further towards jazz-funk with “The Sweet Life”. Plus “Bad Stuff!”.
From our stock
Records by Reuben Wilson
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FAQ
What instrument did Reuben Wilson play? Hammond organ.
Which labels did he record for? Among others Blue Note and Groove Merchant.
What is soul jazz? Jazz with blues, gospel and soul influences, often with organ – here, for example, on “Love Bug”.
Which records do you have? Editions from the seventies and nineties – 4 records in all.
