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Robert Sage Wilber (March 15, 1928 – August 4, 2019) was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, and band leader. Although his scope covers a wide range of jazz, Wilber was a dedicated advocate of classic styles, working throughout his career to present traditional jazz pieces in a contemporary manner. He played with many distinguished jazz leaders in the 1950s and 1960s, including Bobby Hackett, Benny Goodman, Sidney Bechet, Jack Teagarden and Eddie Condon. In the late 1960s, he was an original member of the World's Greatest Jazz Band, and in the early 70s of Soprano Summit, a band which gained wide attention. In the late 1970s, he formed the Bechet Legacy Band.

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  • Robert Sage Wilber (March 15, 1928 – August 4, 2019) was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, and band leader. Although his scope covers a wide range of jazz, Wilber was a dedicated advocate of classic styles, working throughout his career to present traditional jazz pieces in a contemporary manner. He played with many distinguished jazz leaders in the 1950s and 1960s, including Bobby Hackett, Benny Goodman, Sidney Bechet, Jack Teagarden and Eddie Condon. In the late 1960s, he was an original member of the World's Greatest Jazz Band, and in the early 70s of Soprano Summit, a band which gained wide attention. In the late 1970s, he formed the Bechet Legacy Band. Wilber was active in jazz education, including working as director of the Smithsonian Jazz Repertory Ensemble. He wrote for films, including The Cotton Club. In his autobiography, Music Was Not Enough, he recounts his childhood, meeting his mentor Sidney Bechet, in 1946, and his struggles as a musician in the 1950s and 1960s. He died at the age of 91 in 2019. (en)
  • Bob Wilber (* 15. März 1928 in New York; † 4. August 2019) war ein US-amerikanischer Jazz-Klarinettist und Saxophonist (Alt, Sopran, Tenor), Arrangeur und Komponist der in den letzten Jahrzehnten vor allem im Hot Jazz hervorgetreten ist. (de)
  • Bob Wilber (nacido como Robert Sage Wilber, Scarsdale, Nueva York, 15 de marzo de 1928-4 de agosto de 2019)​ fue un clarinetista, saxofonista y líder de banda de jazz estadounidense. Aunque su ámbito de aplicación abarcó una amplia gama de jazz, se dedicó a estilos clásicos, trabajando durante su carrera para presentar piezas de jazz tradicional de una manera contemporánea. Actuó con muchos cantantes de jazz importantes en las décadas de 1950 y 1960, como Bobby Hackett, Benny Goodman, Sidney Bechet, Jack Teagarden y Eddie Condon. Al final de la década de 1960, fue miembro de , y a principios de la década de 1970, de la banda , con la que ganó popularidad. A finales de los años 1970, formó Bechet Legacy Band, y se convirtió en un músico activo, compositor y maestro. Participó activamente en la educación del jazz, a través de la dirección del Smithsonian Jazz Repertory Ensemble. Compuso varias bandas sonoras para películas, como The Cotton Club. En su autobiografía, Music Was Not Enough, incide en su privilegiada niñez, la reunión crucial con su mentor, Sidney Bachet en 1946 y sus múltiples problemas como músico durante los años 1950 y 1960. (es)
  • Robert Sage Wilber, dit Bob Wilber, né le 15 mars 1928 à Scarsdale (État de New York) et mort le 4 août 2019, est un clarinettiste, saxophoniste et compositeur de jazz américain. (fr)
  • Robert Sage Wilber (15 Maret 1928 – 4 April 2019) adalah seorang klarinetis jazz Amerika, pemain saksofon, dan pemimpin band. Meskipun cakupannya mencakup berbagai macam jazz, Wilber adalah pendukung gaya klasik yang berdedikasi, bekerja sepanjang karirnya untuk menyajikan karya jazz tradisional dengan cara kontemporer. Dia bermain dengan banyak pemimpin jazz terkemuka pada 1950-an dan 1960-an, termasuk Bobby Hackett, Benny Goodman, Sidney Bechet, Jack Teagarden dan Eddie Condon. Pada akhir 1960-an, dia adalah anggota asli , dan di awal 70-an , sebuah band yang mendapat perhatian luas. Pada akhir 1970-an, dia membentuk Bechet Legacy Band. (in)
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  • Bob Wilber (* 15. März 1928 in New York; † 4. August 2019) war ein US-amerikanischer Jazz-Klarinettist und Saxophonist (Alt, Sopran, Tenor), Arrangeur und Komponist der in den letzten Jahrzehnten vor allem im Hot Jazz hervorgetreten ist. (de)
  • Robert Sage Wilber, dit Bob Wilber, né le 15 mars 1928 à Scarsdale (État de New York) et mort le 4 août 2019, est un clarinettiste, saxophoniste et compositeur de jazz américain. (fr)
  • Robert Sage Wilber (15 Maret 1928 – 4 April 2019) adalah seorang klarinetis jazz Amerika, pemain saksofon, dan pemimpin band. Meskipun cakupannya mencakup berbagai macam jazz, Wilber adalah pendukung gaya klasik yang berdedikasi, bekerja sepanjang karirnya untuk menyajikan karya jazz tradisional dengan cara kontemporer. Dia bermain dengan banyak pemimpin jazz terkemuka pada 1950-an dan 1960-an, termasuk Bobby Hackett, Benny Goodman, Sidney Bechet, Jack Teagarden dan Eddie Condon. Pada akhir 1960-an, dia adalah anggota asli , dan di awal 70-an , sebuah band yang mendapat perhatian luas. Pada akhir 1970-an, dia membentuk Bechet Legacy Band. (in)
  • Robert Sage Wilber (March 15, 1928 – August 4, 2019) was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, and band leader. Although his scope covers a wide range of jazz, Wilber was a dedicated advocate of classic styles, working throughout his career to present traditional jazz pieces in a contemporary manner. He played with many distinguished jazz leaders in the 1950s and 1960s, including Bobby Hackett, Benny Goodman, Sidney Bechet, Jack Teagarden and Eddie Condon. In the late 1960s, he was an original member of the World's Greatest Jazz Band, and in the early 70s of Soprano Summit, a band which gained wide attention. In the late 1970s, he formed the Bechet Legacy Band. (en)
  • Bob Wilber (nacido como Robert Sage Wilber, Scarsdale, Nueva York, 15 de marzo de 1928-4 de agosto de 2019)​ fue un clarinetista, saxofonista y líder de banda de jazz estadounidense. Aunque su ámbito de aplicación abarcó una amplia gama de jazz, se dedicó a estilos clásicos, trabajando durante su carrera para presentar piezas de jazz tradicional de una manera contemporánea. Actuó con muchos cantantes de jazz importantes en las décadas de 1950 y 1960, como Bobby Hackett, Benny Goodman, Sidney Bechet, Jack Teagarden y Eddie Condon. Al final de la década de 1960, fue miembro de , y a principios de la década de 1970, de la banda , con la que ganó popularidad. A finales de los años 1970, formó Bechet Legacy Band, y se convirtió en un músico activo, compositor y maestro. (es)
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