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 Centennial: Newly Discovered Works of Gil Evans

Awards

  • 2013 GRAMMY AWARD WINNER

    BEST INSTRUMENTAL ARRANGEMENT
    “How About You”; Gil Evans, arranger

  • 2013 JAZZ JOURNALIST AWARDS JAZZ AWARDS

    RECORD OF THE YEAR

    LARGE ENSEMBLE OF THE YEAR

  • 2013 GRAMMY NOMINATIONS

    BEST LARGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE

    BEST INSTRUMENTAL ARRANGEMENT ACCOMPANYING VOCALIST
    “Look To The Rainbow”; Gil Evans, arranger

  • UK JAZZFM AWARDS NOMINEE

    ALBUM OF THE YEAR

  • LES COUPS DE COEUR

    from France’s Académie Charles Cros

Best of 2012

  • No. 1 Jazz Album

    SUNDAY TIMES, LONDON

  • Top 10 Albums (All Genres)

    NEW YORK TIMES

  • Top 10 Jazz Albums

    NPR MUSIC

  • Top 100 Songs (All Genres) – “Punjab”

    NPR MUSIC

  • Top 50 Albums (No. 4)

    JAZZTIMES

  • No. 3 Jazz Album

    OTTAWA CITIZEN

  • Best Large Jazz Ensemble Release

    NEW YORK CITY JAZZ RECORD

  • Best Debut Album (#1)

    RHAPSODY CRITIC’S POLL

  • Best Album (#4)

    RHAPSODY CRITIC’S POLL

  • Jazz Album of the Year (#6)

    DOWNBEAT 61st ANNUAL CRITICS POLL

Reviews

  • “An extraordinary album… the execution is impeccable, as is the recording quality, with a depth and transparency that capture the endless nuance of the writing.”

    — Nate Chinen • NEW YORK TIMES

  • “[Centennial] is a US national treasure that deserves a place in the Smithsonian Institute and every jazz record library. It is a Hope Diamond for everyone to enjoy often.”

    — Victor L. Schermer • ALL ABOUT JAZZ

  • “Truesdell has done it right. The outcome is stunning. It is finally possible to experience all the inner detail of an Evans ensemble, and to ride aloft with the orchestra when it erupts.”

    — Thomas Conrad • STEREOPHILE ★★★★★ Recording of the Month (May 2012)

  • “The ‘OMG’ jazz record of 2012”

    — Jeff Simon • BUFFALO NEWS

  • “This is a stupendous album that deserves a “best of the year” award. When you listen, you’re in the company of geniuses.”

    — Ric Bang • JAZZ SCAN

  • “[Centennial] will no doubt be considered one of the most significant jazz releases of 2012.”

    — Scott Albin • JAZZTIMES

  • “The year’s most illuminating act of jazz repertory was this bright and meticulous album by Mr. Truesdell… The playing is impeccable, as is the ensemble blend, underscoring both the composer’s genius and the interpreter’s clear vision.”

    — Nate Chinen • NEW YORK TIMES

  • “Centennial is Truesdell’s loving 100th birthday present to a sadly departed giant of jazz, but it’s also a gift to the world. It doesn’t get any better than this.”

    — Dan Bilawsky • ALL ABOUT JAZZ

  • “All this music comes together to make not just one of the most memorable repertoire albums, but quite simply one of the most memorable albums in a long, long time.”

    — Raul da Gama • THE WORLD MUSIC REPORT

  • “10 out of 10. If you don’t like this, you don’t like music. Buy it. Listen to it. Love it.”

    — Liam McManus • POPMATTERS

  • “[Centennial] is indeed a wondrous treasure, and Truesdell and Evans deserve the highest praise. This is absolutely essential listening.”

    — Chris Coulter • JAZZ HISTORY ONLINE

  • “The playing and singing on [Centennial] is marvelous… No matter which track grabs you ear here, you’ll dig the sonic layering and colors that emerged from Evans’ musical imagination.”

    — Ken Franckling • JAZZ NOTES

  • “10 tunes realized so beautifully and brilliantly that they should win a Grammy for Truesdell and a second posthumous Grammy for Evans.”

    — Steve Elman • THE ART FUSE

  • “It’s is a major Evans disk, a triumph, a delight in every sense. Thank you for the selfless effort Mr. Truesdell, and thank you band! This is one to treasure.”

    — Grego Applegate Edwards • GAPPLEGATE MUSIC REVIEW