Evolution (Grachan Moncur III album)

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

Evolution is the debut album led by the American trombonist Grachan Moncur III, recorded in 1963 and released on the Blue Note label. 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. 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.