Portraits is an album by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra recorded in late 1963 and early 1964 and released on the Pacific Jazz label.Pacific Jazz Records Catalog: 10000/20000 series accessed January 12, 2016
Reception
AllMusic rated the album with 4 stars; in his review, Scott Yanow said: "this was a very impressive unit although now somewhat underrated".
Track listing All compositions by Gerald Wilson except as indicated "So What" (Miles Davis) - 5:55 "Caprichos" - 6:55 "Paco" - 6:10 "Ravi" - 5:53 "Aram" - 3:43 "'Round Midnight" (Thelonious Monk) - 5:10 "Eric" - 3:11
Personnel Gerald Wilson - arranger and conductor Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Carmell Jones, Nat Meeks, Al Porcino - trumpet Bob Edmondson, John Ewing, Lew McCreary (tracks 2, 5 & 7), Lester Robertson (tracks 1, 3, 4 & 6) - trombone Don Switzer - bass trombone Bud Shank - flute (track 2) Joe Maini, Jimmy Woods - alto saxophone Teddy Edwards, Harold Land - tenor saxophone Jack Nimitz - baritone saxophone Jack Wilson - piano Joe Pass - guitar Dave Dyson (tracks 2, 5 & 7), Leroy Vinnegar (tracks 1, 3, 4 & 6) - bass Chuck Carter - drums
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