Don Wise
American songwriter (1942–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Donald Grover Wise (March 24, 1942 – March 1, 2024) was an American tenor saxophonist, songwriter, and music producer. He gained attention as reliable sideman of the singer-songwriter Delbert McClinton from Lubbock, Texas, for 23 years. Wise played with many artists and in venues all over the globe in his more than 50-year musical career. He released four CDs under his own name before retiring from the music business in 2008.
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Birth name | Donald Grover Wise |
Born | (1942-03-24)March 24, 1942 Westerly, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Died | March 1, 2024(2024-03-01) (aged 81) Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Genres | Rhythm and blues, swing, country, rock 'n' roll |
Occupation(s) | Musician, music producer, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, vocals |
Years active | 1957–2008 |
Labels | Horn O' Copia Recordings |
Website | donwise |
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Wise was married and lived with his family in Knoxville, Tennessee. He died on March 1, 2024, at the age of 81.[1]