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VA - Then... Chill Jazz (2010) 4CD Box Set

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VA - Then... Chill Jazz (2010) 4CD Box Set

VA - Then… Chill Jazz (2010) 4CD Box Set
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 761 Mb | Scans ~ 36 Mb
Label: AP Music Ltd. | # AUPCD 125 | Time: 04:04:20
Cool, Bop, Vocal Jazz, Mainstream Jazz

4CD Box Set. 72 tracks featuring Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Gerry Mulligan, Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Chet Baker, Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson, Claude Thornhill, Nat King Cole, Charles Mingus, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Lester Young, Louis Armstrong, Eartha Kitt, Julie London, Art Pepper and many, many more…

Gerry Mulligan Quartet - Reunion With Chet Baker (1957)

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Gerry Mulligan Quartet - Reunion With Chet Baker (1957)

Gerry Mulligan Quartet - Reunion With Chet Baker (1957)
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 403 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 184 Mb | Scans included
Label: EMI-Manhattan | # CDP 7 46857 2 | Time: 01:08:10
Cool, Mainstream Jazz, West Coast

The Gerry Mulligan Quartet of 1952-53 was one of the best-loved jazz groups of the decade and it made stars out of both the leader and trumpeter Chet Baker. Mulligan and Baker had very few reunions after 1953 but this particular CD from 1957 is an exception. Although not quite possessing the magic of the earlier group, the music is quite enjoyable and the interplay between the two horns is still special. With expert backup by bassist Henry Grimes and drummer Dave Bailey, these 13 selections (plus two new alternate takes) should please fans of both Mulligan and Baker.

Gerry Mulligan & Ben Webster - The Complete Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster Sessions [Recorded 1959] (1997) (Repost)

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Gerry Mulligan & Ben Webster - The Complete Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster Sessions [Recorded 1959] (1997) (Repost)

Gerry Mulligan & Ben Webster - The Complete Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster Sessions [Recorded 1959] (1997)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 826 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 335 MB | Covers - 7 MB
Genre: Jazz, Cool Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Verve (539 055-2)

Although an earlier CD added five previously unissued tracks to the original LP Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster, this Verve Master Edition two-CD set adds just about everything else recorded during the two sessions that produced the original record, and also features 20-bit sound. Even though Gerry Mulligan was outspoken against issuing material omitted from his original recordings, it is a treat to hear how the songs evolved in the studio. Webster and Mulligan seem mutually inspired throughout the sessions, and strong performances by pianist Jimmy Rowles, bassist Leroy Vinnegar, and drummer Mel Lewis are of considerable help. The music is presented in the order in which it was recorded, with each CD devoted to a separate session…

Dave Brubeck Trio & Gerry Mulligan - Live At The Berlin Philharmonie (1972) [Reissue 1995] (Repost)

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Dave Brubeck Trio & Gerry Mulligan - Live At The Berlin Philharmonie (1972) [Reissue 1995] (Repost)

Dave Brubeck Trio & Gerry Mulligan - Live At The Berlin Philharmonie (1972) [Reissue 1995]
XLD Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 721 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 274 MB | Covers - 9 MB
Genre: Jazz, Mainstream Jazz, Cool Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Columbia/Legacy (C2K 64820)

Out of the 13 selections included on this double CD, six were originally released just in Europe, two ("Out of Nowhere" and "Mexican Jumping Bean") were never out before and only five songs were on the American LP. Considering how inspired the Dave Brubeck Quartet sounds, it is surprising that the music has been so obscure for so long. Baritonist Gerry Mulligan is particularly heated on the opening two numbers (the unreleased tracks), pianist Dave Brubeck really stretches himself (check him out on "Things Ain't What They Used to Be" where he progresses from stride to free), and bassist Jack Six and drummer Alan Dawson, in addition to their solo space, are quite alert and constantly pushing the lead voices. Not only are the musicians in top form but the audience is very enthusiastic, demanding three encores. The extensive liner notes by Geoffrey Smith are also a major plus.

The Gerry Mulligan Quartet - What Is There To Say (1959) Remastered 1994

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The Gerry Mulligan Quartet - What Is There To Say (1959) Remastered 1994

The Gerry Mulligan Quartet - What Is There To Say (1959) Remastered 1994
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 304 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 132 Mb | Scans included | 00:41:11
Cool, Bop, West Coast Jazz, Mainstream Jazz | Label: Columbia/Sony/Legacy | # 475699 2

The last of the pianoless quartet albums that Gerry Mulligan recorded in the 1950s is one of the best, featuring the complementary trumpet of Art Farmer, bassist Bill Crow, and drummer Dave Bailey along with the baritonist/leader. This recording is a little skimpy on playing time but makes every moment count. Virtually every selection is memorable, with "What Is There to Say," "Just in Time," "Festive Minor," "My Funny Valentine," and "Utter Chaos" being the high points. Highly recommended both to Mulligan collectors and to jazz listeners who are just discovering the great baritonist.

Gerry Mulligan - 3 Essential Albums (1960-1963) [3CD Box Set] (2017)

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Gerry Mulligan - 3 Essential Albums (1960-1963) [3CD Box Set] (2017)

Gerry Mulligan - 3 Essential Albums (1960-1963) [3CD Box Set] (2017)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 877 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 357 MB | Covers - 4 MB
Genre: Jazz, Cool Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Universal Music/Verve (0600753777886)

Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster (1960). Make no mistake about it, the swing and bop start right here on this legendary 1959 session between baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan and tenor man Ben Webster. The opening track, Billy Strayhorn's "Chelsea Bridge" is lush and emotional and truly sets the tone for this album. With Jimmy Rowles on piano (his intro on "Sunday" sounds like a ragtimer like Willie "The Lion" Smith just pushed him off the stool before the band came in), Mel Lewis on drums, and the always superb Leroy Vinnegar on bass present and accounted for, the rhythm section is superbly swinging with just the right amount of bop lines and chords in the mix to spice things up. The ghost of Duke Ellington hovers over every note on this record (Billy Strayhorn was one of his main arrangers) and that is a very good thing, indeed…

Gerry Mulligan - Lonesome Boulevard (1990)

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Gerry Mulligan - Lonesome Boulevard (1990)

Gerry Mulligan - Lonesome Boulevard (1990)
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 241 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 116 MB | Covers - 6 MB
Genre: Jazz, Mainstream Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: A&M Records (397 061-2)

Gerry Mulligan's quartet recorded this studio date about seven years before his death, and it's a beautiful statement of where the refined, seasoned veteran of cool jazz was at in the later years of his life. A young Bill Charlap on the piano (rare unto itself in that Mulligan often excluded a keyboardist) was essentially introduced to the jazz world with this album, and proved to be a perfect foil for the baritone saxophonist's leaner notions. Charlap is also quite substantive, never grabbing the spotlight for himself, but tastefully adding chord progressions and comping to Mulligan's world-class musings. Only David Amram's patient California-styled "Splendor in the Grass" is not penned by Mulligan, with the rest of the set spilt between Brazilian songs, a little bop, and mostly the laid-back easygoing jazz that the leader specialized in…

Gerry Mulligan - Midas Touch: Live in Berlin (2003)

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Gerry Mulligan - Midas Touch: Live in Berlin (2003)

Gerry Mulligan - Midas Touch: Live in Berlin (2003)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 394 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 162 Mb | Scans included
Cool, West Coast, Mainstream Jazz | Label: Concord | # CCD 2169-2 | 01:09:19

A little less than eight years after it occurred, Concord Records issued this concert, originally broadcast on German radio, from Gerry Mulligan's last European tour, performed less than a year before his death. Mulligan appears with his regular band of the time – pianist Ted Rosenthal, bassist Dean Johnson, and drummer Ron Vincent – playing a group of originals that serve as springboards for his lyrical style of baritone saxophone playing. The group, which had been together for several years at this point, plays smoothly, offering excellent support to the leader. A special treat is the final track, a version of "These Foolish Things" on which Mulligan duets with guest star Dave Brubeck. The album demonstrates that, in his maturity, Mulligan continued to live up to the standards he had set for himself across a career stretching back 45 years. There are no real revelations this late in the game, but Mulligan and the band play with the assurance of veterans.

Gerry Mulligan - Presenting The Gerry Mulligan Sextet (1955) [Reissue 2005]

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Gerry Mulligan - Presenting The Gerry Mulligan Sextet (1955) [Reissue 2005]

Gerry Mulligan - Presenting The Gerry Mulligan Sextet (1955) [Reissue 2005]
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 166 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 104 MB | Covers - 79 MB
Genre: Jazz, Cool Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Original Long Play/Membran Music (OLP #9, 222974-203)

The short-lived Gerry Mulligan sextet of 1955-56 recorded three albums before disbanding. This LP features baritonist Mulligan, trumpeter Jon Eardley, valve trombonist Bob Brookmeyer and Zoot Sims on tenor performing such songs as "Nights at the Turntable," "Broadway," "The Lady Is a Tramp" and "Bernie's Tune." Fun swinging music that is still quite accessible.

Gerry Mulligan & Chet Baker - Carnegie Hall Concert (1975) [Sony Mastersound, 24KT Gold, 1995]

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Gerry Mulligan & Chet Baker - Carnegie Hall Concert (1975) [Sony Mastersound, 24KT Gold, 1995]

Gerry Mulligan & Chet Baker - Carnegie Hall Concert (1975) [Sony Mastersound, 24KT Gold, 1995]
EAC Rip | WavPack (image+.cue+log) - 448 MB | Covers - 219 MB
Genre: Jazz, Cool Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Sony Mastersound/Epic (ZK 64769)

At this 1974 concert baritonist Gerry Mulligan and trumpeter Chet Baker had one of their very rare reunions; it would be only the second and final time that they recorded together after Mulligan's original quartet broke up in 1953. Oddly enough, a fairly contemporary rhythm section was used (keyboardist Bob James, vibraphonist Dave Samuels, bassist Ron Carter, drummer Harvey Mason, and in one of his first recordings, guitarist John Scofield). However, some of the old magic was still there between the horns, and in addition to two of Mulligan's newer tunes, this set also includes fresh versions of "Line for Lyons" and "My Funny Valentine."

Gerry Mulligan - The Rare Albums Collection (2022)

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Gerry Mulligan - The Rare Albums Collection (2022)

Gerry Mulligan - The Rare Albums Collection (2022)
FLAC (tracks), Lossless / MP3 320 kbps | 5:16:14 | 721 Mb / 1.67 Gb
Genre: Jazz / Label: Enlightenment

The most famous and probably greatest jazz baritonist of all time, Gerry Mulligan was a giant. A flexible soloist who was always ready to jam with anyone from Dixielanders to the most advanced boppers, Mulligan brought a somewhat revolutionary light sound to his potentially awkward and brutal horn and played with the speed and dexterity of an altoist.
Mulligan started on the piano before learning clarinet and the various saxophones. His initial reputation was as an arranger. In 1944 he wrote charts for Johnny Warrington's radio band and soon was making contributions to the books of Tommy Tucker and George Paxton. He moved to New York in 1946 and joined Gene Krupa's Orchestra as a staff arranger; his most notable chart was "Disc Jockey Jump." The rare times he played with Krupa's band was on alto and the same situation existed when he was with Claude Thornhill in 1948.

Gerry Mulligan - The Original Gerry Mulligan Tentet & Quartet (1954) [Reissue 1996]

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Gerry Mulligan - The Original Gerry Mulligan Tentet & Quartet (1954) [Reissue 1996]

Gerry Mulligan - The Original Gerry Mulligan Tentet & Quartet (1954) [Reissue 1996]
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 239 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 100 MB | Covers - 56 MB
Genre: Jazz, Bop, Cool Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: GNP/Crescendo (GNPD 56)

A natural extension of Tadd Dameron's concept of bop arranging for big band (and big band arranging for small group), this album features one of Dameron's compositions ("Lady Bird"), along with a handful of standards: a Miles Davis original and eight Mulligan compositions that truly represent the West Coast style in both sound and spirit. A young but exciting Chet Baker is heard throughout on trumpet; other West Coast notables include Bud Shank, Pete Candoli, and Chico Hamilton, and the entire ensemble performs admirably. For those interested in the '50s West Coast scene, or new fans looking for quintessential Gerry Mulligan, look no further than Tentet and Quartet.

Gerry Mulligan - Night Lights (1963) [Japanese Edition 2016]

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Gerry Mulligan - Night Lights (1963) [Japanese Edition 2016]

Gerry Mulligan - Night Lights (1963) [Japanese Edition 2016]
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 196 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 81 MB | Covers - 26 MB
Genre: Jazz, Cool Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Universal Music (UCCU-5765)

This is a rather relaxed recording featuring baritonist Gerry Mulligan and some of his top alumni (trumpeter Art Farmer, trombonist Bob Brookmeyer, guitarist Jim Hall, bassist Bill Crow, and drummer Dave Bailey) exploring three of his own songs (including "Festive Minor"), Chopin's Prelude in E minor, "In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning," and "Morning of the Carnival" (from Black Orpheus). The emphasis is on ballads and nothing too innovative occurs, but the results are pleasing and laid-back.

Gene Krupa - Plays Gerry Mulligan Arrangements - The Complete Studio Recordings (1958) [Reissue 2010]

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Gene Krupa - Plays Gerry Mulligan Arrangements - The Complete Studio Recordings (1958) [Reissue 2010]

Gene Krupa - Plays Gerry Mulligan Arrangements - The Complete Studio Recordings (1958) [Reissue 2010]
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 356 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 149 MB | Covers - 13 MB
Genre: Jazz, Big Band | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: American Jazz Classics (99020)

Gerry Mulligan was only 19 in 1946 when he joined Gene Krupa's band, playing a bit of alto and tenor sax, but primarily serving as an arranger. But the Verve LP Gene Krupa Plays Gerry Mulligan Arrangements wasn't made until 1958, long after Mulligan went out on his own. Although there are solo features built into the framework of each piece, Mulligan was quite confident in his ability to showcase the entire band as well. Mulligan's "Disc Jockey Jump" became a hit for Krupa, though it wasn't recorded until after he left the band. The vague liner notes fail to identify any of the musicians in Krupa's big band, which includes Jimmy Cleveland, Hank Jones, Barry Galbraith, Kai Winding, and Phil Woods, though Woods' alto sax solos are easily identifiable to his fans…

Billy Taylor & Gerry Mulligan - Live at MCG [Recorded 1993] (2007)

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Billy Taylor & Gerry Mulligan - Live at MCG [Recorded 1993] (2007)

Billy Taylor & Gerry Mulligan - Live at MCG [Recorded 1993] (2007)
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 377 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 161 MB | Covers - 44 MB
Genre: Jazz, Bop, Mainstream Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Manchester Craftsmen's Guild (MCGJ1025)

Billy Taylor was already in his early seventies and Gerry Mulligan not far behind when the pianist and baritone saxophonist performed together for the first time in a series of 1993 dates at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild in Pittsburgh, PA. The two had been close friends for years, though, and their on-stage meeting has an aura of inevitability about it: there's a symbiotic relationship at work here from the first moments that only grows tighter as the program moves along. By this time, each musician had half a century of experience behind him, accustomed to working in any number of diverse configurations, but together they keep things loose and easy here, not looking to prove anything to anyone - only to enjoy each other's company…