On Stage (Gerald Wilson album)
On Stage is an album by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra recorded in 1965 and released on the Pacific Jazz label.Reception
rated the album with 4 stars; in his review, Scott Yanow said: "Arranger Gerald Wilson led one of the finest big bands of the 1960s. This out of print LP features the L.A. orchestra in top form although, since it is a studio album, its title is inaccurate".Track listing
All compositions by Gerald Wilson except as indicated
- "Los Moros de Espana" - 3:05
- "Who Can I Turn To?" - 2:50
- "Ricardo" - 4:30
- "Musette" - 2:34
- "In the Limelight" - 5:47
- "Lighthouse Blues" - 7:25
- "El Viti" - 3:50
- "Lately" - 3:42
- "Perdido" - 4:26
- Recorded at Capitol Studios on January 13, 1965 and Pacific Jazz Studios on March 10, 1965 in Hollywood, CA. The album is also known as In The Limelight
Personnel
- Gerald Wilson - arranger, conductor, trumpet
- Bobby Bryant, Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Nat Meeks, Melvin Moore, Al Porcino - trumpet
- Bob Edmondson, John Ewing, Lester Robertson - trombone
- Don Switzer, Ernie Tack - bass trombone
- Bud Shank - alto saxophone, flute
- Anthony Ortega - alto saxophone
- Curtis Amy, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land - tenor saxophone
- Jack Nimitz - baritone saxophone
- Roy Ayers - vibraphone
- Phil Moore III - piano
- Jack Wilson - piano, organ
- Joe Pass - guitar
- Victor Gaskin, Herbie Lewis - bass
- Chuck Carter - drums
