Gerry Mulligan - In Paris Disc 1 And Disc 2

Disc 1

Styles: Saxphone Jazz
Year: 2000
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 68:27
Size: 165,7 MB
Art: Front

(4:50)  1. Bernie's Tune
(0:32)  2. Presentation of the Musicians
(5:03)  3. Walkin' Shoes
(4:41)  4. The Nearness Of You
(5:48)  5. Motel /Utter Chaos
(5:33)  6. Love Me Or Leave Me
(4:26)  7. Soft Shoe
(5:24)  8. Bark for Barksdale
(4:54)  9. My Funny Valentine
(7:34) 10. Turnstile /Utter Chaos
(4:42) 11. I May Be Wrong
(4:42) 12. Five Brothers
(6:28) 13. Gold Rush
(3:45) 14. Makin' Whoopee

Disc 2

Year: 2000
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 60:34
Size: 147,7 MB

(3:39)  1. Lady Is a Tramp
(4:16)  2. Laura
(4:48)  3. Soft Shoe/Utter Chaos
(4:56)  4. Five Brothers
(3:39)  5. Lullaby of the Leaves
(4:36)  6. The Nearness of You
(5:12)  7. Limelight
(4:06)  8. Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are
(2:51)  9. Makin' Whoopee
(4:26) 10. Love Me or Leave Me
(4:22) 11. Laura
(4:25) 12. Line for Lyons
(3:15) 13. Moonlight in Vermont
(5:57) 14. Motel/Utter Chaos

Formerly available in piecemeal fashion, this CD (and Vol. 2) has all of the music recorded at baritonist Gerry Mulligan's Paris concerts of June 1954. This particular unit (with valve trombonist Bob Brookmeyer, bassist Red Mitchell and drummer Frank Isola) was one of Jeru's finest for his own wit, swing and cool-toned creativity were matched by Brookmeyer. Highpoints include "Walkin' Shoes," "Love Me or Leave Me," "My Funny Valentine" and "Five Brothers" but every selection is quite enjoyable. The audience is rightfully enthusiastic. ~ Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/gerry-mulligan-in-paris-vol-1-mw0000176336

In June 1954, the Gerry Mulligan Quartet (with the leader/baritonist, valve trombonist Bob Brookmeyer, bassist Red Mitchell and drummer Frank Isola) performed at five all-star concerts, four of which were recorded. Only previously available in fragmented form, the very accessible yet chance-taking music has now been reissued in full on two CDs by the French Vogue label. 

The second volume is highlighted by "Laura," "Five Brothers," "Love Me or Leave Me," "Line for Lyons" and "Motel," but it is no exaggeration to say that every performance is well worth hearing. Both sets are highly recommended, for this cool-toned but witty and hard-swinging music is very enjoyable. ~ Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/gerry-mulligan-in-paris-vol-2-mw0000644409

Gerry Mulligan Quartet: Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone); Bob Brookmeyer (valve trombone); Red Mitchell (bass); Frank Isola (drums).

In Paris  Disc 1
In Paris  Disc 2

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