| Theme for Monterey | ||||
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| Studio album by Gerald Wilson Orchestra | ||||
| Released | March 24, 1998 | |||
| Recorded | November 24 & 25, 1997 | |||
| Studio | Capitol (Hollywood) | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 63:15 | |||
| Label | MAMA MMF 1021 | |||
| Producer | Douglas Evans | |||
| Gerald Wilson chronology | ||||
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Theme for Monterey is an album by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra, recorded in 1997 and released on the MAMA label. [1]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
AllMusic's Scott Yanow noted: "In 1997, bandleader/arranger Gerald Wilson was commissioned by the Monterey Jazz Festival to write an original piece to be performed at that year's festival. Wilson's goal was to compose a melody that the audience would leave the venue singing to themselves. He succeeded by casting his 'Theme for Monterey' in five different styles, with his big band interpreting the theme in a variety of moods—as a ballad, a Latin romp, a medium-tempo piece and a shouting conclusion... Highly recommended". [2] In JazzTimes , Bill Bennett wrote: "Throughout, Wilson's dense orchestrations hinge on sharp accents and grand sweep and provide surging support for strong solos". [4]
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