Calafia is an album by Gerald Wilson's Orchestra of the 80's recorded in 1984 and released on the Trend label.Discogs album entry, accessed August 26, 2016
Reception
AllMusic rated the album with 4 stars; in his review, Scott Yanow noted: "Gerald Wilson's big band recordings were always quite consistent, featuring his distinctive arrangements and some of Los Angeles' top hard bop soloists of the era... A fine, underrated effort".
Track listing All compositions by Gerald Wilson. "Prince Albert" – 6:08 "Calafia" – 5:20 "Eloy" – 5:49 "The Redd Foxx" – 4:38 "3/4 for Mayor Tom" – 6:58 "Viva Tirado '85" – 9:17
Personnel Gerald Wilson – arranger, conductor Al Aarons, Rick Baptist, Oscar Brashear, Snooky Young –trumpet Garnett Brown, Buster Cooper, Thurman Green, Maurice Spears – trombone Red Callender tuba Roger Hogan, Harold Land, Anthony Ortega, John Stephens, Henry de Vega, Ernie Watts – saxophones Milcho Leviev – piano Stanley Gilbert – bass Paul Humphrey – drums
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