Olly Wilson, 80, Dies; Composer Meshed African and Western Music
A scholar and musician as well, he drew on jazz and West African traditions as well as Stravinsky, and once played with Chuck Berry in a St. Louis bar.
New York Times — A scholar and musician as well, he drew on jazz and West African traditions as well as Stravinsky, and once played with Chuck Berry in a St. Louis bar. more info