Moment of Truth

Gerald Wilson Big Band · 1962 · Pièce-titre, arrangement de big band west coast

Context

Title piece of the 1962 album (4 min 15), composed by Gerald Wilson. The lineup includes Carmell Jones, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, and Bud Shank. Scott Yanow ranks this album among the most significant of the leader's Pacific Jazz period.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Modern big bands, West Coast. Among the origins and influences of Modern big bands: Swing, big bands, Third stream.

By the same artist

• Viva Tirado (1962)
• Latino (1962)
• Blues for Yna Yna (1961)
• The Wailer (1961)

Sources

• EN: Moment of Truth (Gerald Wilson album)

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