"American jazz saxophonist, bandleader and music arranger" . "Wilkins, Ernie"@en . . "1922-07-20Z"^^ . "1999-06-05Z"^^ . "1999Z"^^ . "1922Z"^^ . . . "Ernest Brooks Wilkins Jr. (July 20, 1922 \u2013 June 5, 1999) was a jazz arranger and writer who also played tenor saxophone. He might be best known for his work with Count Basie. He also wrote for Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, and Dizzy Gillespie. In addition to that he was musical director for albums by Cannonball Adderley, Dinah Washington, Oscar Peterson, and Buddy Rich."@en .