The City of Boston proclaimed December 9, Phil Wilson Day for his contributions to jazz education. [4] In April , Wilson was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Berklee College of Music during the 40th anniversary celebration of his Rainbow Band.

Apr 11,  · Phil Wilson, a trombonist who was a bright star In Woody Herman's orchestra in the early 's, made a rare appearance in New York Friday afternoon .

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