Pacific Jazz session · in the studio
July 8, 1966
Gerald Wilson Orchestra
In the room
Gerald Wilson – arranger, maracas- Jules Chaikin – trumpet
- Freddie Hill – trumpet
- Nat Meeks – trumpet
- Melvin Moore – trumpet · as Mel Moore
- 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
The takes
What the numbers mean
Pacific Jazz numbered its masters by the tune; the take kept is the one that was issued.
| Matrix · take | Title | First out on |
|---|---|---|
| – | The Golden Sword | PJ-10111 |
| – | Chanson Du Feu Follet (Song Of The Mad Fire) | PJ-10111 |
| – | Blues Latinese | PJ-10111 |
3 takes · the ones we haven't matched yet are looked up on Spotify when you make it
Where it ended up
Together elsewhere
The other albums at least two of these players are on together.
15 of them 2 albums
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | PJ-88 | On Stage | Gerald Wilson Orchestra | 1965 | Gerald Wilson, Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Nat Meeks, Melvin Moore, Al Porcino, John Ewing, Lester Robertson, Ernie Tack, Anthony Ortega, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, Roy Ayers, Jack Wilson |
 | PJ-10099 | Feelin' Kinda Blues | Gerald Wilson Orchestra | 1966 | Gerald Wilson, Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Nat Meeks, Melvin Moore, Al Porcino, Mike Barone, John Ewing, Lester Robertson, Anthony Ortega, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, Buddy Woodson, Mel Lee |
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, Nat Meeks, Melvin Moore, Al Porcino, John Ewing, Lester Robertson, Anthony Ortega, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, Roy Ayers |
12 of them 1 album
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | PJ-80 | Portraits | Gerald Wilson Orchestra | 1964 | Gerald Wilson, Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Nat Meeks, Al Porcino, John Ewing, Lester Robertson, Jimmy Woods, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, Jack Wilson |
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 |
7 of them 3 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-10118 | Live And Swinging! | The Gerald Wilson Orchestra | 1967 | Gerald Wilson, Al Porcino, Mike Barone, Anthony Ortega, Harold Land, Jack Wilson, Buddy Woodson |
| 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 2 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 |
4 of them 1 album
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | A-9129 | Sound Pieces | Oliver Nelson | 1966 | Al Porcino, Mike Barone, Ernie Tack, Jack Nimitz |
3 of them 7 albums
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | PJ-1289 | Swingin' Like Sixty Vol. 1: The Singers/The Swingers | Various Artists | 1960 | Gerald Wilson, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land |
 | PJ-13 | This Is The Blues Vol. 1 | Various Artists | 1961 | Gerald Wilson, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land |
 | C3608 | Leroy Walks Again!! | Leroy Vinnegar Quintet!! | 1963 | Freddie Hill, Teddy Edwards, Roy Ayers |
 | 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 |
 | PJ-10101 | Night Flight | Gil Fuller & The Monterey Jazz Festival Orchestra Featuring James Moody | 1966 | Melvin Moore, Al Porcino, Ernie Tack |
 | LP 1488 | Virgo Vibes | Roy Ayers | 1967 | Harold Land, Roy Ayers, Jack Wilson |
 | A-9153 | Live From Los Angeles | Oliver Nelson's Big Band | 1967 | Freddie Hill, Ernie Tack, Jack Nimitz |
2 of them 12 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 |
 | C3542 | Leroy Walks! | The Leroy Vinnegar Sextet | 1958 | Gerald Wilson, Teddy Edwards |
 | PJ-1267 | Singin' The Blues | Jimmy Witherspoon | 1959 | Gerald Wilson, Teddy Edwards |
 | 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-53 | Business Meetin' | Carmell Jones | 1962 | Gerald Wilson, Harold Land |
 | PJ-74 | Little Bird Suite | Dick Grove Orchestra | 1963 | Mike Barone, Ernie Tack |
 | LP 1406 | The Jack Wilson Quartet Featuring Roy Ayers | The Jack Wilson Quartet Featuring Roy Ayers | 1963 | Roy Ayers, Jack Wilson |
 | 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 |
 | BLP 4251 | Something Personal | Jack Wilson | 1966 | Roy Ayers, Jack Wilson |