Joe Wilder "Caravan" 1959

Joe Wilder's reputation as a first-class trumpet player, may only be eclipsed by his reputation as a first-class gentleman.
One of those unsung heroes of the trumpet, Joe has never sought the limelight. Yet his trumpet has graced the recordings of countless jazz masters.
This rare session under his own name, features a who's-who of jazz. Urbie Green on trombone, Hank Jones on piano, Milt Hinton on bass and Herbie Mann on flute highlight this version of Juan Tizol's "Caravan".
Joe has the ability to literally skip through all registers of the trumpet, while maintaining a light and pretty sound.
And fifty years after this recording, Joe Wilder stills plays pretty!