| Jenna | ||||
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| Released | 1989 | |||
| Recorded | June 27 & 28, 1989 | |||
| Studio | Sage & Sound Recording, Hollywood, CA | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 60:15 | |||
| Label | Discovery DSCD-964 | |||
| Producer | Albert Marx | |||
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Jenna is an album by Gerald Wilson's Orchestra of the 90's[ sic ] recorded in 1989 and released on the Discovery label. [1]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
AllMusic rated the album with 4½ stars; in his review, Scott Yanow noted: "This CD is an excellent all-round showcase for both Gerald Wilson's arrangements and his superior big band". [2]
All compositions by Gerald Wilson except where noted.
It's Got to Be Funky is an album by jazz pianist Horace Silver, his first release on the Columbia label since Silver's Blue (1956), featuring performances by Silver with Oscar Brashear, Ron Stout, Bob Summers, Bob McChesney, Maurice Spears, Suzette Moriarty, Eddie Harris, Branford Marsalis, Red Holloway, Bob Maize, and Carl Burnett, with vocals by Andy Bey. The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars and states: "After a 13-year period in which he mostly recorded for his private Silveto label, pianist/composer Horace Silver was rediscovered by Columbia for this session... All of the music was new and served as proof that the master of jazz-funk had not lost his stuff".
Jazz Giant is an album by saxophonist Benny Carter that was recorded in 1957 and 1958 and released by Contemporary Records.
You Better Believe It! is an album by Jazz musician and bandleader Gerald Wilson. Recorded in 1961 for the Pacific Jazz label, it featuring a 17 piece orchestra, the music is arranged, directed and mainly composed by Wilson. The orchestra is made up of west coast-based musicians such as Richard "Groove" Holmes, Harold Land, and Carmell Jones.
Portraits is an album by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra recorded in late 1963 and early 1964 and released on the Pacific Jazz label.
Moment of Truth is an album that the Gerald Wilson Big Band recorded in 1962 and released on the Pacific Jazz label.
On Stage is an album by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra recorded in 1965 and released on the Pacific Jazz label.
Feelin' Kinda Blues is an album by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra recorded in 1965 and released on the Pacific Jazz label.
The Golden Sword is an album by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra recorded in 1966 and released on the Pacific Jazz label.
Everywhere is an album by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra recorded in late 1967 and early 1968 and released on the Pacific Jazz label.
California Soul is an album by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra recorded in 1968 and released on the Pacific Jazz label.
The Total J.J. Johnson is an album by jazz trombonist and arranger J. J. Johnson and Big Band recorded in 1965 for the RCA Victor label.
New York, New Sound is an album by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra recorded in 2003 and released on the Mack Avenue label.
In My Time is an album by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra recorded in 2005 and released on the Mack Avenue label.
Theme for Monterey is an album by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra recorded in 1997 and released on the MAMA label.
State Street Sweet is an album by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra recorded in 1994 and released on the MAMA label.
Calafia is an album by Gerald Wilson's Orchestra of the 80's recorded in 1984 and released on the Trend label.
Jessica is an album by Gerald Wilson's Orchestra of the 80's recorded in 1982 and released on the Trend label.
Lomelin is an album by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra of the 80's recorded in 1981 and released on the Discovery label.
Cedar Walton Plays is an album by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 1986 and released on the Delos label in 1993.
Dizzy Atmosphere is an album featuring members of Dizzy Gillespie's Orchestra including trombonist Al Grey, saxophonist Billy Mitchell and trumpeter Lee Morgan recorded in 1957 and released on the Specialty label.