She has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades, including two Grammy Awards and honorary degrees from Berklee School of Music and Central State University in Ohio. And to start the new century, Wilson teamed with pianist Ramsey Lewis for a pair of highly regarded recordings.
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In the 1980s, she returned to jazz with a series of performances with such jazz greats as Art Farmer, Benny Golson, and Hank Jones.
She has performed on The Andy Williams Show and The Carol Burnett Show and has appeared in series such as Hawaii Five-O, The Cosby Show, Moesha, and The Parkers.Īlthough she often has crossed over to pop and rhythm-and- blues recordings, she still is best known for her jazz performances. Wilson also has worked in television, where in 1968 she won an Emmy Award for her NBC series, The Nancy Wilson Show. During her years with Capitol, she was second in sales only to the Beatles, surpassing Frank Sinatra, the Beach Boys, and even Nat "King" Cole. One year later, a collaborative album with Adderley solidified her standing in the jazz community and provided the foundation for her growing fame and career. Her first hit, "Guess Who I Saw Today," came in 1961. In the years that followed, Wilson recorded 37 original albums for the label. When Wilson took his advice, her distinctive voice enchanted a representative from Capitol Records and she was signed in 1959. She also sat in with various performers, such as Cannonball Adderley, who suggested that she come to New York. She began performing on the Columbus, Ohio, club circuit while still in high school, and in 1956 she became a member of Rusty Bryant's Carolyn Club Band. It included albums by Jimmy Scott, Nat "King" Cole, Billy Eckstine, Dinah Washington, and Ruth Brown this generation of vocalists had a profound influence on Wilson's singing style. Nancy Wilson first found her voice singing in church choirs, but found her love of jazz in her father's record collection. May the NEA and its supporters be there to foster and provide the assistance for future generations to come.
This art form does not garner the recognition it so rightfully deserves. The NEA is one of the few organizations that have been there for jazz and for that I am truly grateful. "For my name to be added to the prestigious array of artists who have received this award is truly an honor.
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