On Stage (Gerald Wilson album)

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On Stage is an album by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra recorded in 1965 and released on the Pacific Jazz label.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic

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

1. "Los Moros de Espana" - 3:05
2. "Who Can I Turn To?" (Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley) - 2:50
3. "Ricardo" - 4:30
4. "Musette" - 2:34
5. "In the Limelight" - 5:47
6. "Lighthouse Blues" - 7:25
7. "El Viti" - 3:50
8. "Lately" (Lester Robinson) - 3:42
9. "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 Los Angeles, 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