Evolution (Grachan Moncur III album)

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]

Evolution
Studio album by
Grachan Moncur III
ReleasedApril 1964[1]
RecordedNovember 21, 1963
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs
GenreAvant-garde jazz
Length41:16
LabelBlue Note
BST 84153
ProducerAlfred Lion
Grachan Moncur III chronology
Evolution
(1964)		 Some Other Stuff
(1964)

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic link
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings[6]

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]

Track listing
All compositions by Grachan Moncur III
  1. "Air Raid" - 9:19
  2. "Evolution" - 12:24
  3. "The Coaster" - 11:39
  4. "Monk in Wonderland" - 7:54

Personnel

References
  1. Billboard May 2, 1964
  2. Blue Note Records discography accessed November 17, 2010
  3. Simmons, Greg (2017). "Grachan Moncur III: Evolution". AllAboutJazz. No. April 23. All About Jazz & Jazz Near You . Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  4. Allen, Jim (2022). "'The New Thing': The Subversive Bridge From Bop To Free Jazz". uDiscover Music. No. 20 December. uDiscover Music. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  5. Allen, Clifford (2008). "Grachan Moncur: Grachan Moncur III: Evolution". AllAboutJazz. No. December 30. All About Jazz & Jazz Near You. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  6. Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1018. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
  7. Huey, S. Allmusic Review accessed November 17, 2010
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