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Gerald Wilson, Jazz s reigning composer/orchestrator pays homage to his adopted hometown, Chicago on his fifth Mack Avenue Records release, Legacy. Composers Igor Stravinsky and Giacomo Puccini also receive Wilson s musical tips of the hat. Wilson s son, guitarist/composer Anthony Wilson, and grandson Eric Otis are also represented by a composition/orchestration apiece, thus extending Gerald s musical legacy.
The Gerald Wilson Orchestra assembled for Legacy comprises many of the great jazz artists who ve been Gerald s collaborators for the lion s share of his Mack Avenue canon. A first-class rhythm section of pianist Renee Rosnes, guitarist Anthony Wilson, bassist Peter Washington and drummer Lewis Nash anchors the group. Trumpeters Sean Jones, Frank Greene, Jeremy Pelt, Tony Lujan, Freddie Hendrix and Mike Rodriguez along with trombonists Dennis Wilson, Douglas Purviance, Luis Bonilla and Alan Ferber stud the brass section. Antonio Hart, Dick Oatts, Kamasi Washington, Ron Blake, Jay Brandford and Gary Smulyan comprise the reeds.
The Gerald Wilson Orchestra assembled for Legacy comprises many of the great jazz artists who ve been Gerald s collaborators for the lion s share of his Mack Avenue canon. A first-class rhythm section of pianist Renee Rosnes, guitarist Anthony Wilson, bassist Peter Washington and drummer Lewis Nash anchors the group. Trumpeters Sean Jones, Frank Greene, Jeremy Pelt, Tony Lujan, Freddie Hendrix and Mike Rodriguez along with trombonists Dennis Wilson, Douglas Purviance, Luis Bonilla and Alan Ferber stud the brass section. Antonio Hart, Dick Oatts, Kamasi Washington, Ron Blake, Jay Brandford and Gary Smulyan comprise the reeds.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Carmen
Format:Audio CD
I'm loving this CD!
Although it has little elements of those classical composers it honors, it's definitely all Jazz!
The theme on Stravinsky is my favorite and it breaths fire with it's brassy horns roaring.
I love the piece by Anthony Wilson written for his dad called "Virgo". A bit Gil Evan's in arrangement but the Gerald Wilson Orchestra brings it to life and Anthony's guitar styling is delicately textured. It starts off slowly then builds into some cool grooves.
The song "September Sky" written by Gerald's grandson, Eric Otis, has a subtlety with it's delicate flute and then breaks into a lively jazz feel
before it returns to it's haunting melody.
Wilson's big piece, another suite of themes, this time on Chicago, brings many aspects of that great city to mind. I especially love the first 3 in the suite.
They are driven by swing and great horn arrangements showing GW at his best.
Thank you for the wonderful Lecacy you have given your fans.
Although it has little elements of those classical composers it honors, it's definitely all Jazz!
The theme on Stravinsky is my favorite and it breaths fire with it's brassy horns roaring.
I love the piece by Anthony Wilson written for his dad called "Virgo". A bit Gil Evan's in arrangement but the Gerald Wilson Orchestra brings it to life and Anthony's guitar styling is delicately textured. It starts off slowly then builds into some cool grooves.
The song "September Sky" written by Gerald's grandson, Eric Otis, has a subtlety with it's delicate flute and then breaks into a lively jazz feel
before it returns to it's haunting melody.
Wilson's big piece, another suite of themes, this time on Chicago, brings many aspects of that great city to mind. I especially love the first 3 in the suite.
They are driven by swing and great horn arrangements showing GW at his best.
Thank you for the wonderful Lecacy you have given your fans.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By stillrainey
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Unfortunately (for me), I had never heard of Gerald Wilson before seeing an article about his new CD just a few months ago. If you like jazz, if you like that big band sound, then please TREAT YOURSELF to this amazing CD. This is no kiddie jazz. This is the music of a seasoned musician! I've worn it out and it's worn me out! I can't sit still when I listen to it. This man is 94 years old and writes and conducts music like this? I can't even find the pen I just had. So happy that I bought it!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By R. Williams
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Once again Greald Wilson proves that he is a Legend in the field of music. As with all of his past recordings, they are never a disapointment to ones' ears. I look forward to his next recording. Thank you Mr. Wilson!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Gerald is good
This is rally a good big band. I wish he would play more upbeat songs because this band could really handle it!
Published 3 months ago by James T. Paxton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Legacy-Gerald Wilson
Gerald Wilson never disappoints,and with "Legacy" he has hit another grand slam.This album equates with his other great albums:and I know,because I own them. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Pat Doran
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thank you Gerald Wilson.
This is another in the line of superlative material from this great musician and his family. His legacy is a gift to each and every one of us.
Published 20 months ago by Gerald L. Jensen
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing Arrangements
Stereo Review gave this CD outstanding reviews as a big-band style CD but I was a bit disappointed with the arrangements; a bit to loose and random for me. Good sonics.
Published 20 months ago by Dr. R. Lookatch
