Recorded in Paris (France), Salle Pleyel
Jazz
During a 1954 trip to Europe Gerry Mulligan played several concerts in Paris at the Salle Pleyel to enthusiastic crowds, excerpts from which are heard on this CD and a second volume, issued separately. The baritone saxophonist is joined by one of his most stimulating musical partners, valve trombonist Bob Brookmeyer; the quartet's rhythm section includes bassist Red Mitchell and drummer Frank Isola (who sticks to brushes). Mulligan does his best to introduce most of the tunes in halting French to the appreciation of the audience. Mulligan and Brookmeyer work magic together as they alternate between taking the lead and providing backgrounds for one another, while also engaging in some terrific counterpoint. The set includes standards, classic jazz tunes and Mulligan's originals, all of which delight the audience. It is almost impossible to name all of the highlights within this album.
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June 1, 3, 5, 6 & 7 1954.
This is a reissue: Gerry's discography at the Library of congress quotes "THE FABULOUS GERRY MULLIGAN QUARTET - VOGUE JAZZ DOUBLE"
(Vogue 2xLP DP 07, LP VJD 504/1 and LP VJD 504/2) which might be the original issue.
LPs are numbered DP. 07 A (DP 07 A1 & DP 07 A2)
and DP. 07 B (DP 07 B1 & DP 07 B2) which might be confusing with Discog's conventions.
track B3 is likely wrongly titled "Soft Shoe" like as versions, real title is "Motel"(which was immediatly followed by "Utter Chaos" theme in the concert.
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Red Mitchell- Double Bass
Frank Isola- Drums
Jean-Pierre Leloir- Photography
Gerry Mulligan- Baritone Sax
Bob Brookmeyer- Trombone
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A1. I May Be Wrong 4:26
A2. Five Brothers 4:20
A3. Gold Rush 6:06
A4. Lullaby Of The Leaves 3:38
B1. Makin Whoopee 3:22
B2. Laura 4:01
B3. Soft Shoe 4:30
B4. The Nearness Of You 4:30
C1. Limelight 4:45
C2. Come Out Wherever You Are 3:25
C3. Love Me Or Leave Me 4:55
C4. Bernie's Tune 4:30
D1. Walkin' Shoes 4:40
D2. Moonlight In Vermont 3:15
D3. The Lady Is A Tramp 3:30
D4. Bark For Barksdale 5:05
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