On Stage (Gerald Wilson album)
# On Stage (Gerald Wilson album)

On Stage is an album by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra recorded in 1965 and released on the Pacific Jazz label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |

AllMusic rated the album with 4 stars; in his review, Scott Yanow said: "Arranger Gerald Wilson led one of the finest big bands of the 1960s. This out of print LP features the L.A. orchestra in top form although, since it is a studio album, its title is inaccurate".

## Track listing

All compositions by Gerald Wilson except as indicated

* "Los Moros de Espana" - 3:05
* "Who Can I Turn To?" (Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley) - 2:50
* "Ricardo" - 4:30
* "Musette" - 2:34
* "In the Limelight" - 5:47
* "Lighthouse Blues" - 7:25
* "El Viti" - 3:50
* "Lately" (Lester Robertson) - 3:42
* "Perdido" (Juan Tizol) - 4:26
* Recorded at Capitol Studios on January 13, 1965 (tracks 1, 4, 6 & 9) and Pacific Jazz Studios on March 10, 1965 (tracks 2, 3, 5, 7 & 8) in Hollywood, CA. The album is also known as In The Limelight

## Personnel

* Gerald Wilson - arranger, conductor, trumpet
* Bobby Bryant (tracks 2, 3, 5, 7 & 8), Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Nat Meeks, Melvin Moore, Al Porcino (tracks 1, 4, 6 & 9) - trumpet
* Bob Edmondson, John Ewing, Lester Robertson - trombone
* Don Switzer (tracks 1, 4, 6 & 9), Ernie Tack (tracks 2, 3, 5, 7 & 8) - bass trombone
* Bud Shank - alto saxophone, flute (tracks 1, 4, 6 & 9)
* Anthony Ortega - alto saxophone
* Curtis Amy (tracks 1, 4, 6 & 9), Teddy Edwards, Harold Land - tenor saxophone
* Jack Nimitz - baritone saxophone
* Roy Ayers - vibraphone
* Phil Moore III - piano
* Jack Wilson - piano, organ (tracks 2, 3, 5, 7 & 8)
* Joe Pass - guitar
* Victor Gaskin (tracks 2, 3, 5, 7 & 8), Herbie Lewis (tracks 1, 4, 6 & 9) - bass
* Chuck Carter - drums
