Monterey Moods

Gerald Wilson | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 25, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mack Avenue
• ASIN: B000V8MRAW
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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Editorial Reviews

The only constant about Gerald Wilson in his 60 plus year career which spans over 50 releases has been his drive and determination to remain innovative. Monterey Moods is his third release for Mack Avenue, following the Grammy® nominated New York, New Sound and his critically acclaimed In My Time Monterey Moods commemorates the Golden Anniversary of one of the preeminent Jazz festivals in our history it is also a musical work of art from one of the great Jazz composers of our time. Guest appearance by Hubert Laws.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Way to Monterey!, September 27, 2007

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e. dolores "ladycrazyboutjazz" (new york) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Monterey Moods (Audio CD)

After being blown away by the 2005 release, In My Time, I was enthused when I learned that Wilson was going to release another cd. Not only is the cd worth every penny, the Monterey Moods Suite is exquisite -- Wilson's band is on point in interpreting musically the compositions. This is a cd for every big band jazz lover's collection. Don't sleep on it!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another gem from Maestro Gerald!!, February 16, 2008

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B. J. Lane "jazzbo" (Levittown, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Monterey Moods (Audio CD)

I was thrilled that this still-swinging (nearly 90 years young) legend released another new album...and this one's a gem from first note to the last! The "Monterrey Moods Suite" is brilliant, capturing the main theme in a variety of settings.

Too bad this was not a live recording, which would have been a real treat. Anyhow, the New York-based musicians here are largely the same ones that contributed to Mr. Wilson's previous album "In My Time," which I highly recommend if you have not heard it yet.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A Desultory Affair, November 15, 2007

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CHA (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Monterey Moods (Audio CD)

Gerald Wilson is a wonderful composer and conductor of traditional big band music but I think he misses on this one. All of these tracks seem to get stuck in a rut interrupted by uninspired solos particularly the flute solos of Hubert Laws. I have never been a big fan of jazz flute except for James Spaulding's playing on various 1960's Blue Note recordings.

This sounds like an assembly of smooth jazz artists who have put aside the drum loops and electric bass thumps to produce a traditional big band jazz recording. This does not compare to his previous release "In My Time." Maestro Wilson conducts a stellar cast of musicians on that recording playing excellent material.