Calafia is an album by Gerald Wilson's Orchestra of the 80's recorded in 1984 and released on the Trend label.
Contents
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