Moment of Truth

by Gerald Wilson, The Gerald Wilson Big Band

Overview

Gerald Wilson's Pacific Jazz albums of the 1960s were arguably the most significant of his career. This CD reissues his second record of the period and has among its highlights the original version of "Viva Tirado" (a catchy number made into a surprise pop hit by El Chicano later in the decade) and a driving rendition of "MIlestones"; the other seven songs (six of which are Wilson's originals) are also quite enjoyable. Among the more notable soloists are trumpeter Carmell Jones, both Teddy Edwards and Harold Land on tenor, guitarist Joe Pass, and pianist Jack Wilson. Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	06/03/2022
Label:	Blue Note
UPC:	0602435732060
Rank:	71148

Tracks

1. Viva Tirado
2. Moment of Truth
3. Patterns
4. Teri
5. Nancy Jo
6. Milestones
7. Latino
8. Josefina
9. Emerge

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Gerald Wilson   Primary Artist,Conductor
The Gerald Wilson Big Band   Primary Artist
Gerald Wilson & His Orchestra   Primary Artist
Joe Pass   Guest Artist
Bud Shank   Guest Artist
Harold Land   Guest Artist
Carmel Jones   Guest Artist

Technical Credits

Lester Robertson   Composer
Miles Davis   Composer
Gerald Wilson   Composer