It was purchased in 1993 from Don Wilkerson who offered it to the state to preserve it in a natural, undeveloped state.
In the late 1960s, he contributed arrangements to a big band led by Sonny Franklin; among the participants were Tom Archia and Don Wilkerson.
Don Wilkerson - tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 9)
The Texas Twister is the debut album by American saxophonist Don Wilkerson recorded in 1960 and released on the Riverside label.
Shoutin' is an album by American saxophonist Don Wilkerson recorded in 1963 and released on the Blue Note label.
Don Wilkerson - Shoutin' - BN 84145 (29/7/1963)
Henry "Red" Allen, Coleman Hawkins, Jimmy Scott, and Don Wilkerson.
Don Wilkerson - Elder Don (1962)
Don Wilkerson - Preach Brother!
Leroy was an amazing player and--as with Don Wilkerson and Fathead--there were very few if any limitations to what he could do.