On Stage is an album by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra recorded in 1965 and released on the Pacific Jazz label.Pacific Jazz Records Catalog: 10000/20000 series accessed January 12, 2016Pacific Jazz 10000/20000 series discography, accessed December 15, 2015
Reception
AllMusic rated the album with 4 stars; in his review, Scott Yanow said: "Arranger Gerald Wilson led one of the finest big bands of the 1960s. This out of print LP features the L.A. orchestra in top form although, since it is a studio album, its title is inaccurate".
Track listing All compositions by Gerald Wilson except as indicated "Los Moros de Espana" - 3:05 "Who Can I Turn To?" (Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley) - 2:50 "Ricardo" - 4:30 "Musette" - 2:34 "In the Limelight" - 5:47 "Lighthouse Blues" - 7:25 "El Viti" - 3:50 "Lately" (Lester Robertson) - 3:42 "Perdido" (Juan Tizol) - 4:26 Recorded at Capitol Studios on January 13, 1965 (tracks 1, 4, 6 & 9) and Pacific Jazz Studios on March 10, 1965 (tracks 2, 3, 5, 7 & 8) in Hollywood, CA. The album is also known as In The Limelight
Personnel Gerald Wilson - arranger, conductor, trumpet Bobby Bryant (tracks 2, 3, 5, 7 & 8), Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Nat Meeks, Melvin Moore, Al Porcino (tracks 1, 4, 6 & 9) - trumpet Bob Edmondson, John Ewing, Lester Robertson - trombone Don Switzer (tracks 1, 4, 6 & 9), Ernie Tack (tracks 2, 3, 5, 7 & 8) - bass trombone Bud Shank - alto saxophone, flute (tracks 1, 4, 6 & 9) Anthony Ortega - alto saxophone Curtis Amy (tracks 1, 4, 6 & 9), Teddy Edwards, Harold Land - tenor saxophone Jack Nimitz - baritone saxophone Roy Ayers - vibraphone Phil Moore III - piano Jack Wilson - piano, organ (tracks 2, 3, 5, 7 & 8) Joe Pass - guitar Victor Gaskin (tracks 2, 3, 5, 7 & 8), Herbie Lewis (tracks 1, 4, 6 & 9) - bass Chuck Carter - drums
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