Born in Chicago, Wilbur Ware was known for his hard bop percussive style. His lady Gloria runs The Wilbur Ware Institute, a grass-roots effort that operates without sponsorship or grants. (They welcome donations,) “all gifts are deeply appreciated” Gloria Ware. This amazing piece will get you with the first note, from A Night At The Village Vanguard, November 3, 1957. Sonny Rollins, Wilbur Ware, and Elvin Jones…WHAT!!! Strivers Row