Released 1961 | Length 33:19 Release date 1961 | |
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Recorded May 18 and 22, 1961New York City Similar Dizzy Gillespie albums, Jazz albums | ||
Perceptions is a composition for trumpet soloist and large jazz orchestra composed and arranged by J. J. Johnson. The piece was commissioned by Dizzy Gillespie and recorded in 1961 for the Verve label. The instrumentation of the orchestra is unusual in that no saxophones or woodwinds are used.
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Reception
The Allmusic review states, "Often reminiscent of classical music, Johnson's writing allows plenty of room for Gillespie to improvise. The result is a rather unique set of music that is well worth searching for."
Track listing
All compositions by J. J. Johnson
- "The Sword of Orion" - 4:33
- "Jubelo" - 6:37
- "Blue Mist" - 6:52
- "Fantasia" - 7:35
- "Horn of Plenty" - 5:09
- "Ballade" - 3:30
Personnel
Production
Songs
1The Sword Of Orion4:34
2Jubelo6:38
3Blue Mist6:53
References
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