Until It's Time

Product Description Guitarist Jack Wilkins has been a part of the international jazz scene for more than four decades. His flawless technique and imaginative chordal approach have inspired collaborations with Chet Baker, Sarah Vaughan, Bob Brookmeyer, Buddy Rich and many others. On his MAXJAZZ string series debut, "Until It's Time," Wilkins presents a fresh take on twelve standards including "Arthur's Theme," "Show Me," "These Foolish Things," and "Two For The Road" among others. His quartet features some stellar musicians including Jon Cowherd (p), Steve LaSpina (b) and Mark Ferber (d). Producer and fellow guitarist, Jeff Barone, joins Wilkins on James Taylor's version of "Blossom."When he's not touring, Wilkins stays busy teaching at a number of colleges and universities including The New School, NYU, Long Island University and the Manhattan School of Music. He was recently invited to judge the Monk Institute Guitar Competition in Washington. He also conducts seminars and guitar clinics, both in New York and abroad. Review "Wilkins is known for his incredible technique and refreshing ideas." -- All About Jazz About the Artist A native of Brooklyn, Wilkins began playing guitar at age ten. His mentors included Django Reinhardt, Charlie Christian, Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Bill Evans, Clifford Brown, Freddie Hubbard and Johnny Smith. In recent years, Wilkins has played at many festivals with jazz greats including Stanley Turrentine, Jimmy Heath, The Mingus Epitaph, 5 Guitars Play Mingus (primary arranger) and bassist Eddie Gomez. A consummate accompanist, Wilkins has played and recorded with renowned singers including Mel Torme, Ray Charles, Morgana King, Sarah Vaughan, Tony Bennett, Manhattan Transfer, Nancy Marano and Jay Clayton. Windows, his first album as a leader (Mainstream, 1973) has been critically acclaimed as a dazzling, seminal guitar trio work. Hal Leonard Corporation has also published a transcription of this music. Wilkins' cover of the Freddie Hubbard standard "Red Clay," from Windows was sampled by the hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest on their 1993 album Midnight Marauders. His full cover was subsequently included on the 1998 breakbeat compilation Tribe Vibes Volume 2. Other recordings by Wilkins, including Merge, Mexico, Call Him Reckless, Alien Army, Keep in Touch, Heading North, Bluesin' and Reunion feature the likes of Randy