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

In 1984, this album was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Group.

Priestess (album)

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".

Priestess (album)

Track listing

"Priestess" (Billy Harper) - 19:42

"Short Visit" (John Simon) - 12:07

"" (Masabumi Kikuchi) - 4:19

"Orange Was the Color of Her Dress, Then Blue Silk" (Charles Mingus) - 4:40

Personnel

Gil Evans - piano, arranger, conductor

Lew Soloff - trumpet, piccolo trumpet

Hannibal Marvin Peterson, Ernie Royal - trumpet

Jimmy Knepper - trombone

John Clark - French horn

Howard Johnson, Bob Stewart - tuba

Arthur Blythe, David Sanborn - alto saxophone

George Adams - tenor saxophone

Pete Levin - synthesizer, clavinet

Keith Loving - guitar

- bass

Sue Evans - drums

References

1983 live albums

Gil Evans live albums

Albums arranged by Gil Evans

Antilles Records live albums

Priestess (album)