Don Wise | |
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 Wise performing in 2005 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Donald Grover Wise |
| Born | March 24, 1942 Westerly, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Died | March 1, 2024 (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 |
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.
Wise was married and lived with his family in Knoxville, Tennessee. He died on March 1, 2024, at the age of 81.[1]
- ^ "Don Wise". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved March 15, 2024.