: Bud Shank (alto/flute), Joe Maini (alto), Teddy Edwards (tenor), Harold Land (tenor), Jack Nimitz, and Don Raffell (baritone).
The 1962 album by the Gerald Wilson Big Band is a landmark of 1960s West Coast jazz, marking the point where Wilson’s ensemble solidified its reputation as a permanent, powerhouse fixture in the genre. Released on the Pacific Jazz label , the record is celebrated for its sophisticated arrangements that blend Latin influences, swaggering blues, and driving hard bop. Musical Highlights geraldwilsonbigband.momentoftruth.zip
: A high-energy, large-scale big band interpretation of the Miles Davis classic. : Bud Shank (alto/flute), Joe Maini (alto), Teddy
The album features nine tracks, seven of which are Wilson originals. Musical Highlights : A high-energy, large-scale big band
: Joe Pass (guitar), Jack Wilson (piano), Jimmy Bond (bass), Mel Lewis (drums), and Modesto Duran (congas). Critical and Historical Legacy
: An evocative, texture-heavy piece showcasing the lyrical side of the ensemble and the precision of Joe Pass . The Ensemble (Personnel)
: Carmell Jones (lead soloist), John Audino, Jules Chaiken, Freddie Hill, and Al Porcino.