Anthony Wilson is an album by jazz guitarist Anthony Wilson.
Background This was Wilson's debut album. He commented that using a nonet meant that the album "is a record of experimentation, of me finding a sound. I love this instrumentation. It preserves the sound of a small band, but it can sound big when I want it to".Kohlhaase, Bill (June 27, 1997) "The Composer Doesn't Fall Very Far from Inspiration". Los Angeles Times.
Music and recording Seven of the 10 tracks are Wilson originals. He also wrote all of the arrangements, except for "The Parisian Knights", which he transcribed from the original Lucky Thompson recording. The album was released on July 1, 1997, by MAMA Records.
Reception
The AllMusic reviewer concluded that, "overall, this is a highly enjoyable effort, a strong start to Anthony Wilson's career." It was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Large Jazz Ensemble category.Santella, Jim (March 1, 1998) "Anthony Wilson: Anthony Wilson". AllAboutJazz.
Track listing "Fargas Shuffle" – 6:51 "The Parisian Knights" – 5:59 "Karaoke" – 10:09 "Leila" – 7:02 "The New Fawn-Do!" – 8:29 "Southern Gentleman" – 9:20 "Pachinko" – 4:47 "Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me" – 7:15 "Monsignor" – 7:11 "Remington Ride" – 6:59
Personnel Anthony Wilson – guitar Carl Saunders – trumpet Ira Nepus – trombone Louis Taylor – reeds Pete Christlieb – tenor sax Jack Nimitz – baritone sax Brad Mehldau – piano Danton Boller – bass Willie Jones, III – drums Bennie Wallace – tenor sax (track 6)
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