Gerald Wilson - 2005 - The Artist Selects FLAC

Gerald Wilson - 2005 - The Artist Selects

Composer, bandleader, and arranger Gerald Wilson compiled this 16-track selection of personal favorites, offering an excellent introduction to his Pacific Jazz recordings. During the four-year period (1961 through 1966) represented by this collection, numerous jazz greats passed through the ranks of Wilson's big band, including Harold Land, Teddy Edwards, Richard "Groove" Holmes, Joe Pass, and Roy Ayers. The compilation includes exploratory arrangements of the Miles Davis composition "Milestones" and Thelonious Monk's "'Round Midnight" along with noteworthy Wilson-penned originals "Jeri," "Carlos," and "Viva Tirado," which became a hit for the Latin rock band El Chicano in 1970. This a quality sampler for the novice, but will hold no interest for the hardcore collector. (AllMusic)

Track list:
01. Blues For YNA YNA (1961)
02. Jeri (1961)
03. Moody Blue (1961)
04. Nancy Jo (1962)
05. Teri (1962)
06. Viva Tirado (1962)
07. Milestones (1962)
08. Josefina (1962)
09. Paco (1963)
10. ‘Round Midnight (1964)
11. Eric (1964)
12. Lighthouse Blues (1965)
13. El Viti (1965)
14. Carlos (1966)
15. The Feather (from The Teotihuacan Suite) (1966)
16. The Serpent (from The Teotihuacan Suite) (1966)

Personnel:
Gerald Wilson: arranger, trumpet; Al Porcino: trumpet; Carmell Jones: trumpet; Freddie Hill: trumpet; Ray Triscari: trumpet; Jimmy Zito: trumpet; John Audino: trumpet; Jules Chaikin: trumpet; Nat Meeks: trumpet; Melvin Moore: trumpet; Bobby Bryant: trumpet; Jimmy Owens: trumpet; Bob Edmondson: trombone; Lester Robertson: trombone; John Ewing: trombone; Frank Strong: trombone; Lou Blackburn: trombone; Kenny Shroyer: bass trombone; Bob Knight: bass trombone: Don Switzer: bass trombone; Ernie Tack: bass trombone; Buddy Collette: clarinet, flute, alto sax; Bud Shank: alto sax, flute; Harry Klee: alto sax; Joe Maini: alto sax; Jimmy Woods: alto sax, soprano sax; Anthony Ortega: alto sax; Harold Land: tenor sax; Teddy Edwards: tenor sax; Curtis Amy: tenor sax; Walter Benton: tenor sax; Jack Nimitz: baritone sax; Don Raffell: baritone sax; William Green: flute, piccolo; Joe Pass: guitar; Gene Edwards: guitar; Jack Wilson: piano, organ; Phil Moore, III: piano; Richard "Groove" Holmes: organ; Leroy Vinnegar: bass; Victor Gaskin: bass; Jimmy Bond: bass; Herbie Lewis: bass; Buddy Woodson: bass; Mel Lewis: drums; Chuck Carter: drums; Mel Lee: drums; Roy Ayers: vibraphone; Modesto Duran: congas; Max Garduno: congas.

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