The Gerald Wilson Orchestra 'in the studio' recording 'Before Motown' from the new CD DETROIT

The incredible Gerald Wilson leads his fantastic orchestra in the recording of 'Before Motown' - a track from the Gerald Wilson Orchestra's CD 'Detroit.'




Detroit is Mr. Gerald Wilson's fourth release on Mack Avenue Records, and the follow-up to his critically acclaimed Monterey Moods. Commissioned by the Detroit International Jazz Festival to celebrate its 30th anniversary, Detroit is a six-part suite that evokes both the edge and the ambition of this blue collar city. Detroit premiered at the Festival on Geralds 91st birthday at which time he was honored with The Spirit Of Detroit Award in recognition of his outstanding achievements and contributions to the city.
Featuring: trumpeters Jon Faddis, Bobby Rodriguez and Jimmy Owens; trombonists Dennis Wilson, Luis Bonilla and Doug Purviance; saxophonists Steve Wilson, Kamasi Washington, Antonio Hart, Jackie Kelso and Ronnie Cuber; pianists Brian ORourke and Renee Rosnes; bassists Trey Henry, Peter Washington and Todd Coolman; drummers Mel Lee and Lewis Nash. Guest soloists include flute master Hubert Laws, trumpeter Sean Jones and guitarist Anthony Wilson.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Gerald Wilson
• Gerald Wilson Orchestra
• big band
• Detroit
• jazz
• Mack Avenue Records
• Jon Faddis
• Kamasi Washington
• Antonio Hart

[74mixes]

@ultrahero2115 Say it again!! If this doesn't move you, you CAN'T like music!!! This is somethin' special right here!

[ljhandler00]

I just saw these guys at Catalina Bar and Grill. Gerald is amazing, even at 95. Make sure to hear his band live...they have an incredible sound. All hail Mike Wimberly, bass trombonist.

[onepresence]

Happy Birthday GW! September 4, 1918....and may You Enjoy Many More!

[highchops81]

awesome job to Gerald and the band, I look forward to buying this soon! Great job to Rick on Lead!

[ultrahero2115]

If you don't like this, you don't like MUSIC! This is an INCREDIBLE modern classic. I can't watch it without smiling the whole time.

[molinmusic]

Happy Birthday to Dr. Bobby Rodriguez TODAY, November 13, 2010!

[molinmusic]

LOVE IT! Thank you SO much for posting! MORE!!!

[suburbanstain]

Happy birthday to the great Gerald Wilson--at 92 he has been, is and will always be a musical treasure. Hope he's having a blast at Detroit Jazz Fest!

[Devius1000]

Awesome, I didn't even know these videos were here and this is my grandfather's band! I'm somewhere in the studio when this was done...lol

[clarinet343]

Damn they sound so amazing