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Finding Aid for the Gerald Wilson Commercial Recordings and Ephemera 2002-

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Finding Aid for the Gerald Wilson 2008.02 1 Commercial Recordings and Ephemera 2002- Descriptive Summary Title: Gerald Wilson Commercial Recordings and Ephemera, Date (inclusive): 2002- Collection number: 2008.02 Extent: 3 boxes Repository: University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Ethnomusicology Archive Los Angeles, California 90095-1490 Abstract: Gerald Wilson (1918- ) is a jazz trumpeter, conductor, composer/arranger, and educator. He taught jazz history as an adjunct assistant professor at UCLA for over 13 years. Wilson is often regarded as one of the most influential artists in modern jazz. This collection contains Gerald Wilson LP and CD commercial recordings and ephemera such as articles, programs, and periodicals relating to or about Gerald Wilson. This is an open collection that is periodically updated with new materials. Language of Material: Collection materials in English (ENG) Access Collection is open for research. Publication Rights Some materials in these collections may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) and/or by the copyright or neighboring-rights laws of other nations. Additionally, the reproduction of some materials may be restricted by terms of Ethnomusicology Archive gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. Transmission or reproduction of protected items beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. The nature of historical archival collections means that copyright or other information about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine. Whenever possible, the Ethnomusicology Archive provides information about copyright owners and other restrictions in the finding aids. The Ethnomusicology Archive provides such information as a service to aid patrons in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the patron. The Ethnomusicology Archive is eager to hear from any copyright owners who are not properly identified so that appropriate information may be provided in the future. Preferred Citation [Identification of item], Gerald Wilson Commercial Recordings and Ephemera, 2008.02, Ethnomusicology Archive, University of California, Los Angeles.

Series 1. Commercial LPs

Box 1, Item You Better Believe It! The 17 Piece Orchestra of Gerald Wilson featuring the jazz 2008.02_ARLP organ of Richard "Groove" Holmes [1961] 5227 M Performer: Gerald Wilson and his jazz orchestra ; with Richard "Groove" Holmes, jazz organ. Publisher: Hollywood, Calif. : Pacific Jazz Physical Description: 1 sound disc : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, stereo. ; 12 in. Additional Note Publisher no.: Stereo-34 Pacific Jazz; A-4009 Pacific Jazz Scope and Content Note Blues for Yna Yna (6:51) -- Jeri (3:40) -- Moody blue (3:05) -- Straight up and down (3:49) -- The wailer (7:16) -- You better believe it (5:16) -- Yvette (3:33).

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Box 1, Item Portraits / The Gerald Wilson Orchestra [1963] 2008.02_ARLP Performer: For jazz orchestra; Gerald Wilson, trumpet and leader. 5228 M Publisher: [Los Angeles] : Pacific Jazz Physical Description: 1 sound disc (37 min.) : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, stereo. ; 12 in. Additional Note Publisher no.: ST-80 Pacific Jazz Scope and Content Note So what (5:53) -- Caprichas (6:55) -- Paco (6:10) -- Ravi (5:53) -- Aram (3:43) -- Round midnight (3:10) -- Eric (3:11).

Box 1, Item On Stage / The Gerald Wilson Orchestra [1965] 2008.02_ARLP Performer: For jazz orchestra; Gerald Wilson, trombone and leader. 5229 M Publisher: [Los Angeles] : Pacific Jazz Physical Description: 1 sound disc (39 min.) : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, stereo. ; 12 in. Additional Note Publisher no.: ST-88 Pacific Jazz Scope and Content Note Los moros de Espana (3:05) -- Who can I turn to (2:50) -- Ricardo (4:30) -- Musette (2:34) -- In the limelight (5:47) -- Lighthouse blues (7:25) -- El viti (3:50) -- Lately (3:42) -- Perdido (4:26).

Box 1, Item Feelin' Kinda Blues / The Gerald Wilson Orchestra [196-?] 2008.02_ARLP Performer: Gerald Wilson Orchestra ; with various soloists. 5230 M Publisher: Los Angeles : Pacific Jazz Physical Description: 1 sound disc : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, stereo. ; 12 in. Additional Note Publisher no.: ST 20099 Pacific Jazz; PJ 10099 Pacific Jazz Scope and Content Note When I'm feeling kinda blue / Jo Villasenor (3:40) -- Freddie Freeloader / Miles Davis (4:12) -- Do anything you wanna / H. Betters, C. Ramsey (2:21) -- Yesterday / P. McCartney, J. Lennon (2:22) -- Watermelon man / Herb Hancock (6:02) -- Yeh yeh / J. Hendricks, R. Grant, L. Patrick (2:35) -- One on the house / E. Wilkin, H. James (4:36) -- I got you (I feel good) / James Brown (2:46) -- I concentrate on you / Cole Porter (5:03) -- Well, son, shuffle / Mike Barone (2:53).

Box 1, Item The Golden Sword: Torero Impressions in Jazz / The Gerald Wilson Orchestra [1966?] 2008.02_ARLP Performer: The Gerald Wilson Orchestra. 5231 M Publisher: Los Angeles : Pacific Jazz Physical Description: 1 sound disc : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, stereo. ; 12 in. Additional Note Publisher no.: ST 20111 Pacific Jazz; PJ 10111 Pacific Jazz Scope and Content Note The golden sword (3:11) -- Man of la Mancha (2:16) -- The breeze and I (2:25) -- Carlos (5:23) -- Chanson du feu follet (Song of the mad fire) (4:07) -- Mi corazon (My heart) (2:58) -- Blues latinese (5:35) -- The feather (from Teotihuacan Suite) (4:15) -- La mentra (The lie) (2:05) -- The serpent (from Teotihuacan Suite) (4:05).

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Box 1, Item Live and Swinging / The Gerald Wilson Orchestra [1967] 2008.02_ARLP Performer: Gerald Wilson conducting the Gerald Wilson Orchestra. 5232 M Publisher: Los Angeles : Pacific Jazz Physical Description: 1 sound disc : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, stereo. ; 12 in. Additional Note Publisher no.: ST-20118 Pacific Jazz Scope and Content Note Paper man (6:46) -- I should care (3:27) -- I've got it bad (and that aint' good) (4:10) -- The "it's" where it's at (5:38) -- Blues for a scorpio (5:52) -- Li'l darlin' (5:17) -- Misty (3:03) -- Viva Tirado (7:46).

Box 1, Item Everywhere / The Gerald Wilson Orchestra [197-?] 2008.02_ARLP Performer: The Gerald Wilson Orchestra. 5233 M Publisher: Los Angeles : Pacific Jazz Physical Description: 1 sound disc : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, stereo. ; 12 in. Additional Note Publisher no.: ST-20132 Pacific Jazz Scope and Content Note Everywhere (4:19) -- Out of this world (5:35) -- Pretty Polly (2:30) -- M. Capetillo (2:42) -- Little bit of soul (3:50) -- Do I love you (because you're beautiful?) (2:53) -- Del Olivar (4:53) -- Mini waltz (4:47).

Box 1, Item Lomelin / [all numbers arranged and orchestrated by] Gerald Wilson 1981 2008.02_ARLP Performer: Gerald Wilson orchestra of the 80's. 5234 M Publisher: Los Angeles, Calif. : Trend /Discovery Records Physical Description: 1 sound disc : analog, 33¹/3 rpm ; 12 in. Additional Note Publisher no.: DS-833 Discovery Records Scope and Content Note Lomelin (9:05) -- Ay-ee-en (7:15) -- See you later (6:37) -- You Know (7:30) -- Triple Chase (6:10) -- Blues for Zubin (8:20).

Box 1, Item Jessica / [all numbers arranged and orchestrated by] Gerald Wilson 1983 2008.02_ARLP Performer: Gerald Wilson Orchestra of the 80's (featuring Ernie Watts, Harold Land, 5235 M Oscar Brashear, "Snooky" Young, Gerald Wiggins, Bobby Bryant, Milcho Leviev ; Jessica and Blues Bones and Bobby composed by Gerald Wilson ; Gerald Wilson, cnd). Publisher: Los Angeles, Calif. : Trend Records Physical Description: 1 sound disc (37 min., 1 sec.) : analog, 33¹/3 rpm ; 12 in. Additional Note Publisher no.: TR-531 Trend Records Scope and Content Note Jessica / Gerald Wilson (5:26) -- Love you madly / Duke Ellington (3:36) -- Blues Bones and Bobby / Gerald Wilson (10:24) -- Get away / P. Cor/B. Taylor (9:27) -- Sophisticated lady / Ellington/Mills/Mitchell (3:39) -- Don't get around much anymore / Russell/Ellington (4:29).

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Box 1, Item Calafia / all music composed by Gerald Wilson 1985 2008.02_ARLP Performer: Gerald Wilson, guitar; Orchestra of the 80's. 5236 M Publisher: Los Angeles, CA : Trend/Discovery Records. Physical Description: 1 sound disc (60 min.) : analog, 33 1/3 rpm ; 12 in. Additional Note Publisher no.: TR-537 Trend Records Scope and Content Note Calafia (5:20) -- Eloy (5:49) -- The Redd Foxx (4:38) -- Polygon (4:34) -- 3/4 for Mayor Tom (6:58) -- Prince Albert (6:08) -- Viva Tirado '85 (9:17).

Series 2. Commercial CDs

Box 1, Item Calafia / [all music composed by] Gerald Wilson. 1985 2008.02_ARCD Performer: Anthony Wilson, guitar; Orchestra of the 80's. 665 Publisher: Los Angeles, CA : Trend/Discovery Records. Physical Description: 1 sound disc (60 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 pamphlet. Additional Note Publisher no.: TRCD 537 Trend Records Scope and Content Note 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) -- Polygon (4:34) -- Jessica (5:26) -- Blue bones and Bobby (10:24).

Box 1, Item Love you madly / Gerald Wilson 1988 2008.02_ARCD Performer: Gerald Wilson's Orchestra of the 90's. 666 Publisher: Los Angeles, CA : Discovery Records. Physical Description: 1 sound disc : digital ; stereo ; 4 3/4 in. Additional Note Plate no.: DSCD-947 Discovery Records Scope and Content Note Love you madly (3:36) -- Getaway (9:25) -- Sophisticated lady (3:37) -- Don't get around much anymore (4:27) -- Lomelin (9:03) -- Ay-ee-en (7:10) -- See you later (6:38) -- You know (7:30) -- Triple chase (6:08) -- Blues for Zubin (8:09).

Box 1, Item Jenna / Gerald Wilson 1985 2008.02_ARCD Performer: Gerald Wilson's Orchestra of the 90's. 667 Publisher: Los Angeles, CA : Trend/Discovery Records. Physical Description: 1 sound disc (60 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. Additional Note Plate no.: DSCD-964 Trend/Discovery Records Scope and Content Note Love for sale (4:14) -- Jenna (9:44) -- Carlos (5:21) -- Back to the roots (5:01) -- The wailer (4:28) -- Blues for Yna Yna (6:50) -- B-bop and the song (5:21) -- Couldn't love, couldn't cry (2:34) -- Yarddog mazurka (3:14) -- 48 years later (3:20) -- Lunceford special (3:31) -- Margie (3:12) -- Flying home (3:20).

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Box 1, Item State Street sweet / The Gerald Wilson Orchestra. 1995 2008.02_ARCD Performer: Big band music, conducted by Gerald Wilson, composer-arranger. 668 Publisher: Simi Valley, CA : MAMA Foundation. Physical Description: 1 sound disc (56 min., 25 sec.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. Additional Note Publisher no.: MMF 1010 MAMA Foundation Scope and Content Note State Street sweet (2:46) -- Lakeshore Drive (6:04) -- Lighthouse blues (7:48) -- Come back to Sorrento (5:19) -- The serpent (4:03) -- The feather (5:54) -- Caprichos (6:28) -- Jammin' in C (8:47) -- Carlos (6:35) -- Nancy Jo (2:21).

Box 1, Item Suite memories : reflections on a jazz journey / Gerald WilsonCollector's ed. 1996 2008.02_ARCD Performer: Gerald Wilson, narrator. 669-670 Publisher: Simi Valley, CA : MAMA Foundation ; [United States] : Spoken Word. Physical Description: 2 sound discs (143 min., 20 sec.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. Additional Note Publisher no.: MMF 1014 MAMA Foundation

Box 1, Item Gerald Wilson and his orchestra: 1945-1946 / Gerald Wilson and his orchestra 1997 2008.02_ARCD Performer: Gerald Wilson with Vernon Slater, Leo Trammel, Floyd Turnham, Eddie Davis, 671 Maurice Simon, Jimmy Bunn, Isaac Livingstone, Melba Liston, Robert Huerta, Henry Tucker Green, Robert Rudd, Hobart Dotsun, James Anderson; Pat Kay, Dick Gray, Betty Roche, Thrasher Publisher: France : Classics. Physical Description: 1 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in. Additional Note Publisher no.: 976 Classics Scope and Content Note Moon rise (3:21) -- Top of the hill (3:09) -- Synthetic Joe (3:20) -- Puerto Rican breakdown (3:06) -- Just one of those things (2:40) -- Just give me a man (3:05) -- Yenta (3:17) -- Come Sunday (3:05) -- Love me a long, long time (2:50) -- I don't know what that is (3:12) -- Groovin' high (3:06) -- I've got a right to sing the blues (3:11) -- You better change your way of lovin' (3:10) -- Skip the gutter (2:52) -- I'll string along with you (2:56) -- Ain't it a drag (3:00) -- Cruisin' with Cab (3:10) -- One o'clock jump (2:47) -- Warm mood (3:01) -- Pammy (2:53).

Box 1, Item Theme for Monterey / The Gerald Wilson Orchestra 1998 2008.02_ARCD Publisher: Simi Valley, CA : MAMA 672 Physical Description: 1 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in. Additional Note Publisher no.: MMF 1021 MAMA Scope and Content Note Theme for Monterey. Romance ; Lyons' roar ; The lone cypress ; Spanish Bay ; Cookin' on Cannery Row / Gerald Wilson (44:00) -- Summertime / George & Ira Gershwin, DuBose Heyward (13:27) -- Anthropology / John B. Gillespie, Charles C. Parker, Jr., & Walter Bishop (5:51).

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Box 1, Item The complete Pacific Jazz recordings of Gerald Wilson and his orchestra Discs I-II 2008.02_ARCD 2000 673-674 Publisher: Stamford, Conn. : Mosaic Records. Physical Description: 2 sound discs : digital ; 4 3/4 in. Additional Note Publisher no.: MD5-198 Mosaic Records; 72435-27382-2-9 Scope and Content Note Disc 1. Blues for Yna Yna ; Jeri ; Moody blue ; Straight up and down ; The wailer ; You better believe it ; Yvette ; Viva tirado ; Moment of truth ; Patterns ; Teri ; Nancy Jo ; Milestones ; Latino ; Josefina ; Emerge -- Disc 2. So what ; Caprichos ; Paco ; Ravi ; Aram ; 'Round midnight ; Eric ; Los moros de Espana~ ; Who can I turn to ; Ricardo ; Musette ; In the limelight ; Lighthouse blues-- El viti ; Lately ; Perdido. Note CD Box + insert located in Box 1 Commercial LPs.

Box 1, Item The complete Pacific Jazz recordings of Gerald Wilson and his orchestra Discs III-IV 2008.02_ARCD 2000 675-676 Publisher: Stamford, Conn. : Mosaic Records. Physical Description: 2 sound discs : digital ; 4 3/4 in. Additional Note Publisher no.: MD5-198 Mosaic Records; 72435-27382-2-9 Scope and Content Note Disc 3. When I'm feeling kinda blue ; Freddie Freeloader ; Do anything you wanna ; Yesterday ; Watermelon man ; Yeh yeh ; One on the house ; I got you (I feel good) ; I concentrate on you ; Well son shuffle ; The golden sword ; Man of La Mancha ; The breeze and I ; Carlos ; Chanson du feu follet (Song of the mad fire) ; Mi corazon (My heart) ; Blues latinese ; The feather ; La mentira (The lie) ; The serpent. Disc 4. Paper man ; I should care ; I got it bad (and that ain't good) ; The "IT's" where it's at ; Blues for a Scorpio ; L'il darlin' ; Misty ; Viva tirado ; Everywhere ; Out of this world ; Pretty Polly ; M. Capetillo ; Little bit of soul ; Do I love you (because you're beautiful?) ; Del Olivar ; Mini waltz. Note CD Box + insert located in Box 1 Commercial LPs.

Box 1, Item The complete Pacific Jazz recordings of Gerald Wilson and his orchestra Disc V 2000 2008.02_ARCD Publisher: Stamford, Conn. : Mosaic Records. 677 Physical Description: 1 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in. Additional Note Publisher no.: MD5-198 Mosaic Records; 72435-27382-2-9 Scope and Content Note Disc 5. California soul ; Light my fire ; Channel island ; Lullaby for Rosmary's baby ; Sunshine of you love ; Russian river ; Yesterlove ; Down here on the ground ; El presidente ; Equinox ; Aquarius ; Pisces ; Scorpio rising ; Celestial soul ; Baby, baby don't cry-- You, me and now ; Bluesnee. Note CD Box + insert located in Box 1 Commercial LPs.

Series 3. Archive Master Documents

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Box 1, Item Articles 2006; 2004; 2003 2008.02_Folder 01 Scope and Content Note Includes article from Downbeat magazine January 2006 entitled "Master Roots: Gerald Wilson Goes Time Traveling to Reveal the Sources of His Jazz Orchestral Genius" by Kirk Silsbee; UCLA Bruin 2004 article entitled "Jazz Great Brings Energy, Talent to Classroom" by Andrew Wenzlaff; Detroit Free Press August 29, 2004 article entitled "Still Swingin'" by Mark Stryker; Billboard magazine cover December 27, 2003.

Box 1, Item Certificates of Recognition 2005; 2003 2008.02_Folder 02 Scope and Content Note Contains a birthday greeting flyer; City of Detroit Certificate of Recognition; Grammy nomination advertisement.

Box 1, Item Liner Notes - ARLP 5237 n.d. 2008.02_Folder 03 Box 1, Item Liner Notes - ARLP 5238 n.d. 2008.02_Folder 04 Box 1, Item National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Jazz Masters - Program 2004 2008.02_Folder 05 Box 1, Item Periodicals 2002; 2005 2008.02_Folder 06 Scope and Content Note Down Beat Magazine March 2002 issue; article that appeared in August 2005 issue of Down Beat. Note 1 of 2.

Box 1, Item Periodicals 2002 2008.02_Folder 07 Scope and Content Note L.A. Jazz Scene Newspaper June 2002 Issue No. 178. Note 2 of 2.

Box 1, Item Programs 2004 2008.02_Folder 08 Scope and Content Note Legends of Jazz Series Jazz Jam #28 featuring Gerald Wilson; 2004 Historically Black Colleges & Universities Student All-star Big Band; 2004 New York Talent Recognition Performances at the 31st Annual Conference. Note 1 of 2.

Box 1, Item Programs 2001 2008.02_Folder 09 Scope and Content Note Los Angeles Jazz Society 19th Annual Jazz Tribute & Awards Dinner/Concert October 28, 2001. Note 2 of 2.

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