Evolution | ||||
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Released | April 1964 [1] | |||
Recorded | November 21, 1963 Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs | |||
Genre | Avant-garde jazz, post-bop | |||
Length | 41:16 | |||
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Blue Note BST 84153 | |||
Producer | Alfred Lion | |||
Grachan Moncur III chronology | ||||
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Evolution is the debut album led by the American trombonist Grachan Moncur III, recorded in 1963 and released on the Blue Note label. [2] Featuring alto saxophonist Jackie McLean, trumpeter Lee Morgan, vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, bassist Bob Cranshaw and drummer Tony Williams, Evolution is considered a significant contribution to the jazz avant-garde. [3] Two McLean albums also recorded for Blue Note in 1963 ( One Step Beyond and Destination... Out!) featured Moncur and his compositions, and explored the same "inside/outside" musical approach. [4] [5]
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AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The AllMusic review by Steve Huey 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". [7]
The authors of The Penguin Guide to Jazz described as "an invigorating and intellectually satisfying set," commenting "the whole record has a dark, misterioso quality that the lowering trombone sound... strongly accentuates." [6]
Evolution | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | April 1964 [1] | |||
Recorded | November 21, 1963 Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs | |||
Genre | Avant-garde jazz, post-bop | |||
Length | 41:16 | |||
Label |
Blue Note BST 84153 | |||
Producer | Alfred Lion | |||
Grachan Moncur III chronology | ||||
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Evolution is the debut album led by the American trombonist Grachan Moncur III, recorded in 1963 and released on the Blue Note label. [2] Featuring alto saxophonist Jackie McLean, trumpeter Lee Morgan, vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, bassist Bob Cranshaw and drummer Tony Williams, Evolution is considered a significant contribution to the jazz avant-garde. [3] Two McLean albums also recorded for Blue Note in 1963 ( One Step Beyond and Destination... Out!) featured Moncur and his compositions, and explored the same "inside/outside" musical approach. [4] [5]
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The AllMusic review by Steve Huey 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". [7]
The authors of The Penguin Guide to Jazz described as "an invigorating and intellectually satisfying set," commenting "the whole record has a dark, misterioso quality that the lowering trombone sound... strongly accentuates." [6]