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3 unusual facts about Gerald Wilson


Carlos Arruza

The composition Carlos, by jazz composer and bandleader Gerald Wilson, is dedicated to Arruza.

Gerald Wilson

Wilson has continued to record Spanish-flavored compositions, notably the bravura trumpet solos "Carlos" (named for Mexican matador Carlos Arruza, and recorded three times over the years, featuring trumpeters Jimmy Owens, Oscar Brashear, and Ron Barrows) and "Lomelin" (also named for a matador—Antonio Lomelin—and recorded twice, with solos by Oscar Brashear and Jon Faddis).

Joe Pass

Pass was also featured on Pacific Jazz recordings by Gerald Wilson, Bud Shank, and Les McCann.



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