Ernie Wilkins and the Almost Big Band
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| Artist: | Big Band, The Almost, Ernie Wilkins |
| Release date: | 1980 |
| Genre: | Jazz, Bop |
| Tracks: | 8 |
| Duration: | 47:20 |
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Tracks
[Edit]| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | Hi-Fly | 5:52 |
| 2. | Lollipops and Roses | 5:07 |
| 3. | Jenny | 5:27 |
| 4. | Sugar | 7:10 |
| 5. | No More Rat Race | 6:28 |
| 6. | Ballad for Paul | 8:21 |
| 7. | Is That So | 3:32 |
| 8. | Sebastian | 5:23 |
Details
[Edit]After permanently moving to Copenhagen in 1979, the American arranger Ernie Wilkins formed his Almost Big Band, a 13-piece orchestra that consisted of talented Europeans and a few Americans. For their first of four recordings, Wilkins (who arranged all eight selections) and his band perform two standards ("Hi-Fly" and "Sugar"), three of the leader's originals, and three obscurities. Among the key soloists are tenors Jesper Thilo, Bent Jaedig, and Wilkins; up-and-coming trumpeter Tim Hagans; pianist Kenny Drew; baritonist Per Goldschmidt; and drummer Ed Thigpen. This was an underrated and often-overlooked ensemble and their debut recording is easily recommended to big band collectors.