The Gary McFarland Orchestra
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| Studio album by Gary McFarland with guest soloist Bill Evans | ||||
| Released | 1963 | |||
| Recorded | January 24, 1963 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Verve | |||
| Producer | Creed Taylor | |||
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The Gary McFarland Orchestra is an album by Gary McFarland's Orchestra with guest soloist jazz pianist Bill Evans recorded in 1963 for the Verve label.[1]
Reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Down Beat (Original Lp release) |   [2] |
| Allmusic |  [3] |
The Allmusic review by Douglas Payne states "The album is like a soundtrack celebrating the excitement of a big urban wonderland. The compositions are first-rate, McFarland's occasional vibes playing is simple and perfect. Bill Evans buoys the event with his graceful, individual style".[3]
Track listing[edit]
- All compositions by Gary McFarland
- "Reflections in the Park" - 3:44
- "Night Images" - 5:54
- "Tree Patterns" - 4:58
- "Peach Tree" - 5:05
- "Misplaced Cowpoke" - 10:15
- "A Moment Alone" - 6:10
- Recorded at Webster Hall in New York City on January 24, 1963
Personnel[edit]
- Gary McFarland - vibraphone, arranger, conductor
- Bill Evans - piano
- Phil Woods - clarinet
- Spencer Sinatra - alto saxophone, flute
- Julien Barber, Allan Goldberg - viola
- Aaron Juvelier, Joseph Tekula - cello
- Jim Hall - guitar
- Richard Davis - bass
- Ed Shaughnessy - drums
- Technical
- Val Valentin - director of engineering
- Ray Hall - recording engineer
- Charles Stewart - cover photography
References[edit]
- ^ Bill Evans discography accessed March 12, 2010
- ^ Down Beat: May 9, 1963 Vol. 30, No.11
- ^ a b Payne, D. Allmusic Review accessed March 12, 2010
