The great Gerald Wilson and his new 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.

SIX TIME GRAMMY NOMINEE

one of the great Jazz composers of our time. Amazon.com

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• Gerald Wilson
• jazz
• big band
• swing
• Detroit
• motown
• grammy
• mack avenue
• Jon Faddis
• Bobby Rodriguez
• Dennis Wilson
• Kamasi Washington
• Antonio Hart
• Jackie Kelso
• Renee Rosnes
• Hubert Laws
• Sean Jones
• Jimmy Owens

[molinmusic]

GENIUS, LOVE HIM! BEST BAND EVER! WILSON IS THE GREATEST what an EVER HUMBLING ARTIST! MORE LOVE!

[weswhiterock]

@ZeldaandtheUnibrows ...I think it's OceanWay in LA.

[ZeldaandtheUnibrows]

What studio is this?

[MMyrick]

91, he'll be 92 in September - Amazing and he just finished recording a new CD last month with his orchestra.....

[68cheetah]

How old is this dude?

[labro361]

I just purchased this cd, and I been playing it all weekend, Just love it.