Steve Wilson (jazz musician)

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Steve Wilson
The Steve Wilson Quartet in Charlottesville, Virginia
Background information
Born	(1961-02-09) February 9, 1961 (age 63) Hampton, Virginia, U.S.
Genres	Jazz, R&B, funk
Occupation(s)	Musician, teacher
Instrument(s)	Saxophone, flute
Years active	1986–present
Labels	Blue Note/EMI
Website	www.stevewilsonmusic.com

Steve Wilson (born February 9, 1961)^[1] is an American jazz multi-instrumentalist, who is best known in the musical community as a flutist and an alto and soprano saxophonist. He also plays the clarinet and the piccolo. Wilson performs on many different instruments and has performed and recorded on over twenty-five albums. His interests include folk, jazz, classical, world music, and experimental music. Wilson is currently on the faculty of New England Conservatory in Boston, Massachusetts. He was elected as an American Champion by the National Flute Association.^[2] Wilson has maintained a busy career working as a session musician, and has contributed to many musicians of note both in the recording studios, but as a sideman on tours. Over the years he has participated in engagements with several musical ensembles, as well as his own solo efforts.