: Donald Byrd (featured prominently on "Eldorado"), Joe Shepley. Trombone : Eddie Bert, Julian Priester. Saxophone : Frank Foster, Pepper Adams.
The album consists of eight tracks, several of which are unique to Pearson's discography in these specific arrangements. Highlights dukepearsonbigband.baltimore1969.zip
A Cole Porter classic featuring a "lengthy and glorious" baritone sax solo by . Eldorado Features a notable solo by Donald Byrd . Tones For Joan's Bones : Donald Byrd (featured prominently on "Eldorado"), Joe
This album is significant because it features a "never before heard formation" of the orchestra, presenting extended live versions of tracks that allowed soloists more freedom than their studio counterparts. The album consists of eight tracks, several of
A Randy Weston composition; the only known recording of Pearson's arrangement of this track.
"New Girl," "Straight Up And Down," "Ready When You Are C.B.," and "Night Song". Critical Reception
Critics at Jazz Weekly describe the album as "undeservedly forgotten," noting that the brass section is particularly punchy and the rhythm section provides a rock-solid foundation for the complex, swinging arrangements. Discussion on forums like Organissimo highlights the rarity of the Uptown Records release and its value to jazz collectors. Duke Pearson Big Band - Baltimore 1969