GERARD WILSON – Moment of Truth (Tone Poet Series)

Decca (UMO) / Jazz / Blue Note

£34.43

Format: LP
Catalogue No.: 3573206
Barcode: 0602435732060
Release Date: 23 Jul 22
Genre: Jazz

In the early 1960s, the great composer, arranger, and bandleader Gerald Wilson began recording a series of spectacular albums for Pacific Jazz that stand as the most significant of his lengthy career. The second of those albums, 1962’s Moment of Truth, features Wilson’s dynamic big band on an action-packed nine-song set (seven of which were composed by Wilson) with highlights including the swaggering blues of the title track, the irrepressible Latin groove of “Viva Tirado,” and a fleet-footed version of “Milestones” by Miles Davis.

This stereo Tone Poet Vinyl Edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI, and packaged in a deluxe tip-on jacket.

TRACKLIST
Viva Tirado (SIDE A)
Moment Of Truth (SIDE A)
Patterns (SIDE A)
Teri (SIDE A)
Nancy Jo (SIDE A)
Milestones (SIDE B)
Latino (SIDE B)
Josefina (SIDE B)
Emerge (SIDE B)