Moment of Truth (Tone Poet Series): Vinyl LP 2025BF40% “A young vocalist with a

“A young vocalist with a low alto as rich as custard…and a devotion

recognition has begun to grow in recent years for Nichols’ incredibly hip

including a quartet date with John Simmons on bass and Shadow Wilson on drums

While Deciphering The Message collects songs from several years of Blue Note history

Barre Phillips

Moment of Truth (Tone Poet Series): Vinyl LP 2025BF40% “A young vocalist with aBorn in Mississippi, Gerald Wilson spent formative years in Detroit before launching a celebrated career as a trumpeter, composer, arranger, and bandleader. After moving to Los Angeles, Wilson signed with Pacific Jazz and in 1961 began a decade long run of spectacular recordings including 1962s Moment of Truth. The action packed 9 song set (including 7 originals) is a showcase for Wilsons many strengths as he uses the vibrant colors his dynamic big