Priestess (album)


Priestess is a live album by jazz composer, arranger, conductor and keyboardist Gil Evans recorded in 1977 and performed by Evans with an orchestra featuring David Sanborn, Arthur Blythe, Lew Soloff, and George Adams.

Reception

, this album was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Group.
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating "After the success of his studio sessions of the early to mid-'70s, Gil Evans primarily recorded live in concert during the remainder of his career. This is one of the better sets... the music is quite stimulating and exciting".

Track listing

  1. "Priestess" - 19:42
  2. "Short Visit" - 12:07
  3. "Lunar Eclipse" - 4:19
  4. "Orange Was the Color of Her Dress, Then Blue Silk" - 4:40

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