The Golden Sword (album)


The Golden Sword is an album by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra recorded in 1966 and released on the Pacific Jazz label.

Music

The ten tracks "pay tribute to aspects of Mexico". "Carlos" is a tribute to bullfighter Carlos Arruza.

Release and reception

The Golden Sword was released by Pacific Jazz Records. AllMusic rated the album with 4½ stars; in his review, Scott Yanow called it "One of Gerald Wilson's most memorable albums". An All About Jazz reviewer described it as "one of the best Wilson albums of the entire Pacific Jazz lot".

Track listing

All compositions by Gerald Wilson except as indicated
  1. "The Golden Sword" - 3:11
  2. "Man of La Mancha" - 2:16
  3. "The Breeze and I" - 5:23
  4. "Carlos" - 5:23
  5. "Chanson du Feu Follet " - 4:07
  6. "Mi Corazon " - 2:58
  7. "Blues Latinese" - 5:35
  8. "The Feather " - 4:15
  9. "La Mentira " - 2:05
  10. "The Serpent " - 4:05