Jazz Articles

Gerald Wilson: Jenna

by Jim Santella
June 1, 1997

The catchy melody of the title tune, coupled with its lively rhythm and intricate harmonic structures, pretty well sums up the music of this 78-year-old big band master. Over the years Gerald Wilson has managed to create some very successful compositions and arrangements, and at the same time maintain a rather stable big band organization in the Los Angeles area. One of the secrets to his success is Wilson's ability to recognize young talent and to provide a ...