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Immanuel Wilkins is an American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader best known for his debut album Omega. The emerging artist has already worked with high-profile leaders like Wynton Marsalis, Aaron Parks, James Moran, and Solange Knowles, to name a few. Besides, he is one of Public Radio’s 2021 ‘Artist To Watch.’
Originally from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, Immanuel Wilkins was born on 07 August 1997 under the star sign Leo. The 23-year-old musician is American by nationality and belongs to black ethnicity. He attended Upper Darby High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in music from The Julliard School.
Net Worth, Salary, and Income
Wilkins had an interest in music from an early age. At the age of three, he had already started singing and playing the violin. Two years later, he moved to the piano as well. However, these instruments didn’t work out for him, and he eventually moved to the saxophone.
In 2015, Wilkins moved to New York City to attend the Julliard School. His professional life changed after he met the prominent pianist and composer, Jason Moran, who took the young saxophonist on tour. He played alto in Moran’s “In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall, 1959,” which is one of his biggest gigs to date.
Since then, Wilkins has worked with a diverse range of artists, including Gretchen Parlato, Solange Knowles, Gerald Clayton, Wynton Marsalis, Aaron Parks, and Joel Ross. He also made a prominent appearance on the vibraphonist Joel Ross’ 2019 album KingMaker.
In 2019, Wilkins signed a record deal with Blue Note. He delivered an expansive opus about the totality of Black life on his debut album Omega, which is a collection of 10 tracks. The album was released in August of 2020, which contains singles like Warriors, Ferguson – An American Tradition, The Dreamer, Mary Turner – An American Tradition, and Omega.
Wilkins has just released his debut album and has a lot to achieve in the coming days. He has made it to the list of Public Radio’s 2021 ‘Artist To Watch’. Without a doubt, he has a promising career ahead. Although the precise figure of Wilkins’ net worth is unknown, his net worth is reportedly around $100 Thousand.
Dating, Girlfriend, and Affairs
The 23-year-old saxophonist and bandleader, Immanuel Wilkins, is apparently single. The talented artist is busy making music, honing his skills, and learning more about music.
Wilkins hasn’t revealed much about his personal life as he tends to keep it as a closely guarded secret. His Instagram feed is also void of his love life. So, his love affair remains a mystery at the moment.
Family, Parents, and Siblings
Wilkins was born to father Garcia Wilkins. His parents got him involved with music at a young age. While he was in elementary school, his parents enrolled him in the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts and later at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.
Wilkins has an older brother.
Body Measurements: Height and Weight
Wilkins has a decent height of 5 feet 8 inches and weighs around 72 kg. His long black dreadlock hair and dark brown eyes provide a perfect complement to his personality.
