What makes Feelin' Kinda Blues by Gerald Wilson notable?

Feelin' Kinda Blues received critical acclaim for its innovative arrangements and smooth integration of blues elements into traditional jazz formats. The album is noted for influencing other jazz musicians of the era and has been praised in retrospective reviews for its rich instrumentation and emotional depth. Released in 1965, Feelin' Kinda Blues marked Gerald Wilson's return to the recording scene after a period of relative quiet following his earlier work. This album solidified his reputation as a significant figure in jazz composition and orchestration, showcasing his unique style at a time when big band jazz was evolving.

How many songs are on Feelin' Kinda Blues?

Feelin' Kinda Blues has 10 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.

Feelin' Kinda Blues

Gerald Wilson · 1965

34 min · 10 tracks · jazz

A vibrant blend of jazz orchestration and bluesy undertones, weaving intricate arrangements with soulful melodies.

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Top tracks — play these first

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When I'm Feeling Kinda Blues — The opening track sets the emotional tone of the album with its reflective melody and lush orchestration, effectively introducing listeners to Wilson's nuanced approach to jazz.
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Watermelon Man — This rendition of Herbie Hancock's classic showcases Wilson's ability to reinterpret familiar tunes, blending rhythmic complexity with vibrant brass arrangements that highlight his band's talent.
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I Concentrate on You — This track exemplifies Wilson's skillful use of harmonies and textures, creating a lush soundscape that elevates Cole Porter's composition to new heights within the jazz idiom.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album blends jazz and blues through intricate arrangements, showcasing Wilson's compositional skill and orchestration.

What we noticed

Several tracks incorporate call-and-response patterns between instruments, creating a conversational dynamic throughout the record.
The tempo varies significantly across tracks, with some maintaining a brisk pace while others slow down to emphasize bluesy elements.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 When I'm Feeling Kinda Blues 3:40
2 Freddy Freeloader 4:12
3 Do Anything You Wanna 2:21
4 Yesterday 2:22
5 Watermelon Man 4:33
6 Yeh Yeh 2:35
7 One on the House 4:36
8 I Got You (I Feel Good) 2:46
9 I Concentrate on You 4:58
10 Well Son Shuffle 2:53

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