Evolution (Grachan Moncur III album)
Evolution is the debut album led by the American trombonist Grachan Moncur III, recorded in 1963 and released on the Blue Note label.[2] Two contemporaneous Jackie McLean albums (One Step Beyond and Destination... Out!) recorded with Moncur, and featuring the same inside/out musical style, were also recorded in 1963 by Blue Note.
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| Released | April 1964[1] | |||
| Recorded | November 21, 1963 Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs | |||
| Genre | Avant-garde jazz | |||
| Length | 41:16 | |||
| Label | Blue Note BST 84153 | |||
| Producer | Alfred Lion | |||
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Reception
The Allmusic review by Steve Huey awarded the album 4½ stars and stated "With such an inventive debut, it's a shame Moncur didn't record more as a leader, which makes Evolution an even more important item for fans of Blue Note's avant-garde to track down".[3]
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Track listing
- All compositions by Grachan Moncur III
- "Air Raid" - 9:19
- "Evolution" - 12:24
- "The Coaster" - 11:39
- "Monk in Wonderland" - 7:54
Personnel
References
- Billboard May 2, 1964
- Blue Note Records discography accessed November 17, 2010
- Huey, S. Allmusic Review accessed November 17, 2010
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