title: The Gary McFarland Orchestra
text: # The Gary McFarland Orchestra
  
  The Gary McFarland Orchestra is an album by Gary McFarland's Orchestra with guest soloist jazz pianist Bill Evans recorded in 1963 for the Verve label.
  
  ## Reception
  
  Professional ratings :
  
  | Review scores ||
  | - | - |
  | Source | Rating |
  | Down Beat (Original Lp release) | |
  | Allmusic | |
  
  The Allmusic review by Douglas Payne states "The album is like a soundtrack celebrating the excitement of a big urban wonderland. The compositions are first-rate, McFarland's occasional vibes playing is simple and perfect. Bill Evans buoys the event with his graceful, individual style".
  
  ## Track listing
  
      All compositions by Gary McFarland
  * "Reflections in the Park" - 3:44
  * "Night Images" - 5:54
  * "Tree Patterns" - 4:58
  * "Peach Tree" - 5:05
  * "Misplaced Cowpoke" - 10:15
  * "A Moment Alone" - 6:10
  
     * Recorded at Webster Hall in New York City on January 24, 1963
  
  ## Personnel
  
  * Gary McFarland - vibraphone, arranger, conductor
  * Bill Evans - piano
  * Phil Woods - clarinet
  * Spencer Sinatra - alto saxophone, flute
  * Julien Barber, Allan Goldberg - viola
  * Aaron Juvelier, Joseph Tekula - cello
  * Jim Hall - guitar
  * Richard Davis - bass
  * Ed Shaughnessy - drums
  
  ### Technical
  
  * Val Valentin - director of engineering
  * Ray Hall - recording engineer
  * Charles Stewart - cover photography
  