New Gerald Wilson Album On The Way

[JSngry]

Here's a pretty wothless "review", but at least it's an announcement:

http://www.ejazznews.com/modules.php?op=mo...order=1&thold=0

Street date 8-23, according to B&N.com, which has samples up for every cut:

http://music.barnesandnoble.com/search/pro...6-2003+16:05:02

Don't know that I'm rushing out to buy this one on Opening Day, but those w/more of hunger for Big Band than I currently have might want to check it out.

[Michael Fitzgerald]

When this becomes available, if someone could send me the specific details, I would greatly appreciate it. Apparently *two* of my piano folks are on it - Kenny Barron *and* Renee Rosnes. Also, I'd like to know which movement of the Theme for Monterey suite is included.

Also, trumpeter Sean Jones appears on this - he's the new one to watch, I've been told.

Mike

[Ron Thorne]

Thanks for the heads up on this album. Gerald Wilson has long been one of my very favorite artists, so it's always good news to learn of an upcoming release from him.

Michael, after listening to the 1:01 snippets on B&N, I can offer a couple of comments. My first overall impression is quite positive (as expected), and it appears that Theme for Monterey: Romance is the featured vehicle from that lovely album.

Funny, but I never think of Gerald Wilson as a "big band leader" as much as I do an elegant, inspired creator.

[alankin]

1. Milestones

2. Blues For The Count

3. Equinox

4. Viva Tirado

5. Teri

6. Blues For Yna Yna

7. Theme For Monterey

8. M Capetillo

9. Josefina

10. Nancy Jo

Gerald Wilson - New York, New Sound (Mack Avenue 1009) Aug 26

Edited August 9, 2003 by alankin

[BFrank]

So, he's redoing "Viva Tirado" and "Blues For Yna Yna"? Not to mention "Milestones" and "Equinox"?

This should be interesting!

[Ron Thorne]

Gerald Wilson's new album is definitely on my "to get" list, but I'm also thinking I should pony up the bucks for his Mosaic box set while I can. Comments?

[BFrank]

Gerald Wilson's new album is definitely on my "to get" list, but I'm also thinking I should pony up the bucks for his Mosaic box set while I can. Comments?

Do it TODAY!!

[Jazzmoose]

I heard Milestones on the radio today; this one is definitely on my short list!!

[Big Wheel]

Personnel on this one:

Clark Terry, Jon Faddis, Jimmy Owens, Eddie Henderson, Frank Greene, Sean Jones (tpt), Benny Powell, Luis Bonilla, Dennis Wilson, Douglas Purviance (tb), Jimmy Heath (ts), Frank Wess (ts, fl), Jesse Davis (as), Jerry Dodgion (as, fl), Jay Brandford (bari), Kenny Barron, Renee Rosnes (p), Anthony Wilson, Oscar Castro-Neves (g), Larry Ridley, Trey Henry, Bob Cranshaw , Lewis Nash, Stix Hooper (ds), Lenny Castro (perc).

Edited August 11, 2003 by Big Wheel

[montg]

That list of musicians just shows the amount of respect and esteem the jazz community has for Wilson. It looks like just about anybody is willing to play for him.

re: the mosaic... This really is one of my favorite Mosaics. Combine Wilson's inventiveness with the list of soloists. Good sound and liners too.

[John Tapscott]

Personnel on this one:

Clark Terry, Jon Faddis, Jimmy Owens, Eddie Henderson, Frank Greene, Sean Jones (tpt), Benny Powell, Luis Bonilla, Dennis Wilson, Douglas Purviance (tb), Jimmy Heath (ts), Frank Wess (ts, fl), Jesse Davis (as), Jerry Dodgion (as, fl), Jay Brandford (bari), Kenny Barron, Renee Rosnes (p), Anthony Wilson, Oscar Castro-Neves (g), Larry Ridley, Trey Henry, Bob Cranshaw , Lewis Nash, Stix Hooper (ds), Lenny Castro (perc).

Good heavens!! This should be excellent indeed!

Yes, the Mosaic is very, very good. There are a few so-so pop tunes which are almost (but not quite) redeemed by Wilson's arrangements, but the rest of it is first-rate. I recommend it highly.

[mr jazz]

ordered it last night from half dot comew for $8. I'll post some comments after a few listens

[Brad]

I heard a couple of cuts on the radio this on WBGO. Very fantastic sounding arrangements. I'm going to try to pick it up this coming week.

[GA Russell]

I'll be reviewing this one for All About Jazz.

The good news: It's a terrific album.

The bad news: I prefer the original Pacific Jazz rcordings.

[mr jazz]

I've been listening for a few weeks now and I generally agree with GA Russell. Wilson was able to recruit a litany of jazz all stars but some are past their prime and some should have been featured more (no solo for Jon Faddis). Kenny Barron is terrific especially on the opening selection though I would have preferred to hear any number of lesser played miles than milestones-a great tune but too many versions are out there already. The ensemble playing sounds a bit muted at times perhaps due to limited rehearsal time?? The Monterey theme is a fine version, arguably the highlight. That said, it's great to have a new Gerald Wilson recording and all big band fans should pick this one up and buy the Mosaic if you don't have it already.