Pacific Jazz PJ-10111 · 12-inch LP · 1966

PJ-10111

The Golden Sword (Torero Impressions In Jazz)

Gerald Wilson Orchestra

Released: 1966
Tracks: 10

Who's on it

Gerald Wilson – arranger, maracas
Jules Chaikin – trumpet
Freddie Hill – trumpet
Melvin Moore – trumpet
Jimmy Owens – trumpet
Al Porcino – trumpet
John Ewing – trombone
Lester Robertson – trombone
Ernie Tack – bass trombone
Jimmy Woods – soprano, alto sax
Anthony Ortega – alto sax, flute
Teddy Edwards – tenor sax
Harold Land – tenor sax
Jack Nimitz – baritone sax
William Green – flute, piccolo
Roy Ayers – vibes
Jack Wilson – piano
Buddy Woodson – bass
Mel Lee – drums
Max Garduno – conga
Mike Barone – trombone, arranger
Nat Meeks – trumpet
Conte Candoli – trumpet
Victor Feldman – vibes
Laurindo Almeida – guitar
Dick Grove – arranger

Credits

Producer: Albert Marx and Richard Bock

The tracks

Side one

1The Golden SwordJuly 8, 1966 · 3:11
2Man Of La ManchaOn this track: Gerald Wilson, Conte Candoli, Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Melvin Moore, Al Porcino, John Ewing, Lester Robertson, Ernie Tack, Anthony Ortega, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, William Green, Victor Feldman, Laurindo Almeida, Jack Wilson, Buddy Woodson, Mel Lee, Max GardunoAugust 19, 1966 · 2:16
3The Breeze And IOn this track: Gerald Wilson, Conte Candoli, Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Melvin Moore, Al Porcino, John Ewing, Lester Robertson, Ernie Tack, Anthony Ortega, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, William Green, Victor Feldman, Laurindo Almeida, Dick Grove, Jack Wilson, Buddy Woodson, Mel Lee, Max GardunoAugust 19, 1966 · 5:23
4CarlosOn this track: Gerald Wilson, Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Melvin Moore, Jimmy Owens, Al Porcino, John Ewing, Lester Robertson, Ernie Tack, Jimmy Woods, Anthony Ortega, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, William Green, Roy Ayers, Jack Wilson, Buddy Woodson, Mel Lee, Max GardunoJune 21, 1966 · 5:23
5Chanson Du Feu Follet (Song Of The Mad Fire)July 8, 1966 · 4:07

Side two

1Mi Corazon (My Heart)On this track: Gerald Wilson, Conte Candoli, Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Melvin Moore, Al Porcino, John Ewing, Lester Robertson, Ernie Tack, Anthony Ortega, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, William Green, Victor Feldman, Laurindo Almeida, Jack Wilson, Buddy Woodson, Mel Lee, Max GardunoAugust 19, 1966 · 2:58
2Blues LatineseJuly 8, 1966 · 5:35
3The Feather (From "Teotihuacan Suite")June 21, 1966 · 4:15
4La Mentira (The Lie)On this track: Gerald Wilson, Conte Candoli, Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Melvin Moore, Al Porcino, John Ewing, Lester Robertson, Mike Barone, Ernie Tack, Anthony Ortega, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, William Green, Victor Feldman, Laurindo Almeida, Jack Wilson, Buddy Woodson, Mel Lee, Max GardunoAugust 19, 1966 · 2:05
5The Serpent (From "Teotihuacan Suite")On this track: Gerald Wilson, Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Melvin Moore, Jimmy Owens, Al Porcino, John Ewing, Lester Robertson, Ernie Tack, Jimmy Woods, Anthony Ortega, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, William Green, Roy Ayers, Jack Wilson, Buddy Woodson, Mel Lee, Max GardunoJune 21, 1966 · 4:05

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Every track in the order it was recorded, across 3 sessions.

1CarlosOn this track: Gerald Wilson, Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Melvin Moore, Jimmy Owens, Al Porcino, John Ewing, Lester Robertson, Ernie Tack, Jimmy Woods, Anthony Ortega, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, William Green, Roy Ayers, Jack Wilson, Buddy Woodson, Mel Lee, Max GardunoJune 21, 1966 · 5:23
2The Feather (From "Teotihuacan Suite")June 21, 1966 · 4:15
3The Serpent (From "Teotihuacan Suite")On this track: Gerald Wilson, Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Melvin Moore, Jimmy Owens, Al Porcino, John Ewing, Lester Robertson, Ernie Tack, Jimmy Woods, Anthony Ortega, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, William Green, Roy Ayers, Jack Wilson, Buddy Woodson, Mel Lee, Max GardunoJune 21, 1966 · 4:05
4The Golden SwordJuly 8, 1966 · 3:11
5Chanson Du Feu Follet (Song Of The Mad Fire)July 8, 1966 · 4:07
6Blues LatineseJuly 8, 1966 · 5:35
7Man Of La ManchaOn this track: Gerald Wilson, Conte Candoli, Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Melvin Moore, Al Porcino, John Ewing, Lester Robertson, Ernie Tack, Anthony Ortega, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, William Green, Victor Feldman, Laurindo Almeida, Jack Wilson, Buddy Woodson, Mel Lee, Max GardunoAugust 19, 1966 · 2:16
8The Breeze And IOn this track: Gerald Wilson, Conte Candoli, Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Melvin Moore, Al Porcino, John Ewing, Lester Robertson, Ernie Tack, Anthony Ortega, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, William Green, Victor Feldman, Laurindo Almeida, Dick Grove, Jack Wilson, Buddy Woodson, Mel Lee, Max GardunoAugust 19, 1966 · 5:23
9Mi Corazon (My Heart)On this track: Gerald Wilson, Conte Candoli, Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Melvin Moore, Al Porcino, John Ewing, Lester Robertson, Ernie Tack, Anthony Ortega, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, William Green, Victor Feldman, Laurindo Almeida, Jack Wilson, Buddy Woodson, Mel Lee, Max GardunoAugust 19, 1966 · 2:58
10La Mentira (The Lie)On this track: Gerald Wilson, Conte Candoli, Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Melvin Moore, Al Porcino, John Ewing, Lester Robertson, Mike Barone, Ernie Tack, Anthony Ortega, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, William Green, Victor Feldman, Laurindo Almeida, Jack Wilson, Buddy Woodson, Mel Lee, Max GardunoAugust 19, 1966 · 2:05

The 3 sessions

June 21, 1966T.T.G. Studios, Los Angeles, CAGerald Wilson Orchestra
- Gerald Wilson – arranger, maracas
- Jules Chaikin – trumpet
- Freddie Hill – trumpet
- Melvin Moore – trumpet
- Jimmy Owens – trumpet
- Al Porcino – trumpet
- John Ewing – trombone
- Lester Robertson – trombone
- Mike Barone – trombone, arranger
- Ernie Tack – bass trombone
- Jimmy Woods – soprano, alto sax
- Anthony Ortega – alto sax, flute
- Teddy Edwards – tenor sax
- Harold Land – tenor sax
- Jack Nimitz – baritone sax
- William Green – flute, piccolo
- Roy Ayers – vibes
- Jack Wilson – piano
- Buddy Woodson – bass
- Mel Lee – drums
- Max Garduno – conga
3 tracks on this record · 3 takes that dayOpen the session →
July 8, 1966T.T.G. Studios, Los Angeles, CAGerald Wilson Orchestra
- Gerald Wilson – arranger, maracas
- Jules Chaikin – trumpet
- Freddie Hill – trumpet
- Nat Meeks – trumpet
- Melvin Moore – trumpet
- Al Porcino – trumpet
- Mike Barone – trombone
- John Ewing – trombone
- Lester Robertson – trombone
- Ernie Tack – bass trombone
- Jimmy Woods – soprano, alto sax
- Anthony Ortega – alto sax, flute
- Teddy Edwards – tenor sax
- Harold Land – tenor sax
- Jack Nimitz – baritone sax
- William Green – flute, piccolo
- Roy Ayers – vibes
- Jack Wilson – piano
- Buddy Woodson – bass
- Mel Lee – drums
- Max Garduno – conga
3 tracks on this record · 3 takes that dayOpen the session →
August 19, 1966T.T.G. Studios, Los Angeles, CAGerald Wilson Orchestra
- Gerald Wilson – arranger, director, maracas
- Conte Candoli – trumpet
- Jules Chaikin – trumpet
- Freddie Hill – trumpet
- Melvin Moore – trumpet
- Al Porcino – trumpet
- John Ewing – trombone
- Lester Robertson – trombone
- Mike Barone – trombone, arranger
- Ernie Tack – bass trombone
- Anthony Ortega – alto sax, flute
- Teddy Edwards – tenor sax
- Harold Land – tenor sax
- Jack Nimitz – baritone sax
- William Green – flute, piccolo
- Victor Feldman – vibes
- Laurindo Almeida – guitar
- Dick Grove – arranger
- Jack Wilson – piano
- Buddy Woodson – bass
- Mel Lee – drums
- Max Garduno – conga
4 tracks on this record · 4 takes that dayOpen the session →

Together elsewhere

The other albums at least two of these players are on together.

16 of them 1 album

	No.	Title	Leader	Year	Who
	PJ-10099	Feelin' Kinda Blues	Gerald Wilson Orchestra	1966	Gerald Wilson, Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Melvin Moore, Al Porcino, John Ewing, Lester Robertson, Anthony Ortega, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, Buddy Woodson, Mel Lee, Mike Barone, Nat Meeks, Victor Feldman

15 of them 1 album

	No.	Title	Leader	Year	Who
	PJ-88	On Stage	Gerald Wilson Orchestra	1965	Gerald Wilson, Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Melvin Moore, Al Porcino, John Ewing, Lester Robertson, Ernie Tack, Anthony Ortega, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, Roy Ayers, Jack Wilson, Nat Meeks

13 of them 1 album

	No.	Title	Leader	Year	Who
	PJ-10149	Gerald Wilson Orchestra · not on the site yet	Gerald Wilson Orchestra	1965	Gerald Wilson, Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Melvin Moore, Al Porcino, John Ewing, Lester Robertson, Anthony Ortega, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, Roy Ayers, Nat Meeks

12 of them 1 album

	No.	Title	Leader	Year	Who
	PJ-80	Portraits	Gerald Wilson Orchestra	1964	Gerald Wilson, Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Al Porcino, John Ewing, Lester Robertson, Jimmy Woods, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, Jack Wilson, Nat Meeks

9 of them 1 album

	No.	Title	Leader	Year	Who
	PJ-61	Moment Of Truth	Gerald Wilson Big Band	1963	Gerald Wilson, Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Al Porcino, Lester Robertson, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, Jack Wilson

8 of them 1 album

	No.	Title	Leader	Year	Who
	PJ-10118	Live And Swinging!	The Gerald Wilson Orchestra	1967	Gerald Wilson, Al Porcino, Anthony Ortega, Harold Land, Jack Wilson, Buddy Woodson, Mike Barone, Dick Grove

7 of them 2 albums

	No.	Title	Leader	Year	Who
	PJ-34	You Better Believe It	Gerald Wilson	1961	Gerald Wilson, Al Porcino, John Ewing, Lester Robertson, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz
	PJ-10132	Everywhere · not on the site yet	The Gerald Wilson Orchestra	1968	Gerald Wilson, Lester Robertson, Anthony Ortega, Harold Land, William Green, Jack Wilson, Buddy Woodson

6 of them 1 album

	No.	Title	Leader	Year	Who
	PJ-100	24 Great Jazz Groups: On Mike!	Various Artists	1963	Gerald Wilson, John Ewing, Lester Robertson, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz

5 of them 3 albums

No.	Title	Leader	Year	Who
PJ-31	Les McCann Sings	Les McCann Ltd.	1961	Gerald Wilson, John Ewing, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz
PJ-10166	Les McCann Ltd. With Gerald Wilson Orchestra · not on the site yet	Les McCann Ltd. With Gerald Wilson Orchestra	1961	Gerald Wilson, John Ewing, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz
A-9129	Sound Pieces	Oliver Nelson	1966	Al Porcino, Ernie Tack, Jack Nimitz, Mike Barone, Conte Candoli

4 of them 3 albums

No.	Title	Leader	Year	Who
C3608	Leroy Walks Again!!	Leroy Vinnegar Quintet!!	1963	Freddie Hill, Teddy Edwards, Roy Ayers, Victor Feldman
PJ-10101	Night Flight	Gil Fuller & The Monterey Jazz Festival Orchestra Featuring James Moody	1966	Melvin Moore, Al Porcino, Ernie Tack, Conte Candoli
A-9153	Live From Los Angeles	Oliver Nelson's Big Band	1967	Freddie Hill, Ernie Tack, Jack Nimitz, Conte Candoli

3 of them 7 albums

No.	Title	Leader	Year	Who
C3542	Leroy Walks!	The Leroy Vinnegar Sextet	1958	Gerald Wilson, Teddy Edwards, Victor Feldman
PJ-1289	Swingin' Like Sixty Vol. 1: The Singers/The Swingers	Various Artists	1960	Gerald Wilson, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land
LP 1328	Woody Herman's Big New Herd At The Monterey Jazz Festival	Woody Herman's Big New Herd	1960	Al Porcino, Conte Candoli, Victor Feldman
PJ-13	This Is The Blues Vol. 1	Various Artists	1961	Gerald Wilson, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land
PJ-74	Little Bird Suite	Dick Grove Orchestra	1963	Ernie Tack, Mike Barone, Dick Grove
PJ-93	Gil Fuller & The Monterey Jazz Festival Orchestra Featuring Dizzy Gillespie	Gil Fuller & The Monterey Jazz Festival Orchestra Featuring Dizzy Gillespie	1965	Freddie Hill, Melvin Moore, Jack Nimitz
LP 1488	Virgo Vibes	Roy Ayers	1967	Harold Land, Roy Ayers, Jack Wilson

2 of them 17 albums

No.	Title	Leader	Year	Who
CL 592	The 3 Herds	Woody Herman And His Orchestra	1956	Al Porcino, Jack Nimitz
MGV-8216	Men From Mars	Woody Herman And His Orchestra	1957	Al Porcino, Jack Nimitz
C3544	Coop!	The Music Of Bob Cooper	1958	Conte Candoli, Victor Feldman
PJ-1263	Swingin' Standards	Buddy Bregman And His Dance Band!	1959	Al Porcino, Conte Candoli
PJ-1267	Singin' The Blues	Jimmy Witherspoon	1959	Gerald Wilson, Teddy Edwards
C3560	Shelly Manne & His Men Play Peter Gunn	Shelly Manne & His Men	1959	Conte Candoli, Victor Feldman
C3574	Carl's Blues	The Curtis Counce Group	1960	Gerald Wilson, Harold Land
C3582	Songs I Like To Sing!	Helen Humes	1961	Al Porcino, Teddy Edwards
PJ-46	Way Down	Curtis Amy Featuring Victor Feldman	1962	Roy Ayers, Victor Feldman
PJ-53	Business Meetin'	Carmell Jones	1962	Gerald Wilson, Harold Land
LP 1406	The Jack Wilson Quartet Featuring Roy Ayers	The Jack Wilson Quartet Featuring Roy Ayers	1963	Roy Ayers, Jack Wilson
C3609	My Son The Jazz Drummer!	Shelly Manne	1963	Teddy Edwards, Victor Feldman
C3612	Conflict	Jimmy Woods Sextet Featuring Elvin Jones	1963	Jimmy Woods, Harold Land
PJ-91	McCann/Wilson	Les McCann And The Gerald Wilson Orchestra	1965	Gerald Wilson, Teddy Edwards
PJ-10096	Manteca!	Clare Fischer	1965	Ernie Tack, Conte Candoli
BLP 4251	Something Personal	Jack Wilson	1966	Roy Ayers, Jack Wilson
PR 7522	It's All Right!	The Teddy Edwards Sextet	1967	Jimmy Owens, Teddy Edwards