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Evolution (Grachan Moncur III album)

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Released
  
April 1964

Artist
  
Grachan Moncur III

Producer
  
Alfred Lion

Genres
  
Jazz, Avant-garde jazz

Length
  
41:16

Release date
  
1963

Label
  
Blue Note Records

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Recorded
  
November 21, 1963 Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs

Evolution (1963)
  
Some Other Stuff (1964)

Similar
  
Grachan Moncur III albums, Jazz albums

Evolution is the first album by the American trombonist Grachan Moncur III, recorded in 1963 and released on the Blue Note label.

Contents

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".

Track listing

All compositions by Grachan Moncur III
  1. "Air Raid" - 9:19
  2. "Evolution" - 12:24
  3. "The Coaster" - 11:39
  4. "Monk in Wonderland" - 7:54

Personnel

  • Grachan Moncur III - trombone
  • Lee Morgan - trumpet
  • Jackie McLean - alto saxophone
  • Bobby Hutcherson - vibes
  • Bob Cranshaw - double bass
  • Tony Williams - drums

    • Songs

    1Air Raid9:18
    2Evolution12:24
    3The Coaster11:39

    References

    Evolution (Grachan Moncur III album) Wikipedia
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