Artist: Gerry Mulligan
Genre: Jazz
Gerry Mulligan was an American jazz baritone saxophonist, composer, and arranger who became one of the most important figures in cool jazz. His work with Miles Davis on the landmark 'Birth of the Cool' sessions in 1949-1950 helped define the cool jazz movement. Mulligan's pianoless quartet with trumpeter Chet Baker in the early 1950s became one of the most celebrated small groups in jazz history, producing a relaxed, contrapuntal style that contrasted with the intensity of bebop. His compositional and arranging skills were equally formidable, contributing to numerous big band projects. Mulligan's warm, lyrical approach to the baritone saxophone elevated the instrument's profile in jazz. He remained active throughout his life, collaborating with artists across generations. His influence on jazz saxophone and West Coast jazz continues to be felt today.
Gerry Mulligan vinyl records (17)
LEE KONITZ PLAYS WITH THE GERRY MULLIGAN QUARTET Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet (2021 US limited edition 10-track MONO remastered LP released as part of the Blue Note Tone Poet Series pressed by RTI on Audiophile quality 180gram Heavyweight Vinyl a reissue of the 1957 compilation album by saxophonist & bandleader Gerry Mulligans Quartet with Lee Konitz featuring performances recorded in early 1953
£55.99 new
GERRY MULLIGAN Gerry Mulligan Presents A Concert In Jazz (1961 UK 6-track stereo vinyl LP on the maroon HMV Verve label front laminated flipback picture sleeve with company catalogue inner. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl appearsbarely played CSD1432) Track Listing: All About Rosie Weep I Know Dont Know How Chuggin Summers Over Israel
£45.00 used
GERRY MULLIGAN The Concert Jazz Band (1960 UK 8-track stereo vinyl LP on the green & gold HMV label front laminated flipback picture sleeve with Emitex inner. The sleeve shows laminate peeling and the vinyl appears barely played CSD1351) Track Listing: Sweet And Slow Bweebida Bobbida Manoir Des Mes Reves ( Djangos Castle) You Took Advantage Of Me Out Of This World My Funny Valentine Broadway Im Gonna Go Fishin
£17.00 used
GERRY MULLIGAN Spring In Stockholm: Live at Konserthuset 1959 (2024 UK 7-track LP previously unreleased archival recordings featuring Gerry Mulligan on baritone sax and piano Art Farmer on trumpet Bill Crow on bass and Dave Bailey on drums. Remastered from the original master tapes and pressed on audiophile quality 180gram black vinyl
£44.99 used
LEE KONITZ Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Scarce 1959 UK issue of the 1957 10-track MONO LP by saxophonist & bandleader Gerry Mulligans Quartet with Lee Konitz featuring performances recorded in early 1953 fully laminatedflipback sleeve. The sleeve shows a little shelfwear mainly to edges whilst the vinyl shows only light signs of play LAE12181) Track Listing: A1
£20.00 used
GERRY MULLIGAN Presenting The Gerry Mulligan Sextet (2014 UK issue of the 1955 8-track mono LP also starring Zoot Sims Jon Eardley Bob Brookmeyer John Peck Morrison & Dave Bailey. The glossy picture sleeve shows a little light scuffing totop edge at back & the vinyl shows a few light signs of play DOL805) Track Listing: 1
£17.00 used
GERRY MULLIGAN Mulligan Plays Mulligan (2014 UK/EU issue of the 1956 7-track vinyl LP originally recorded in 1951. Housed in a single pocket picture sleeve with extensive liner notes on the reverse. The sleeve has a note worth corner bump atthe top of the spine but the vinyl remains in near mint condition - great play copy
£16.99 used