Mainstream of Jazz is an album led by American jazz baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan with tracks recorded in 1956 which were released by EmArcy.EmArcy Records discography accessed October 4, 2012Gerry Mulligan Discography accessed February 23, 2016
Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars stating "this was a classic West Coast style jazz band and each of its recordings are worth acquiring".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed October 4, 2012
Track listing All compositions by Gerry Mulligan except as indicated "Elevation" (Elliot Lawrence, Mulligan) - 6:51 "Mainstream" - 6:49 "Ain't It the Truth" (Count Basie) - 5:23 "Igloo" (Jerry Lloyd) - 6:57 "Blue at the Roots" - 5:46 "Lollypop" (Chico Hamilton, Gerald Wiggins) - 5:48 Recorded in New York City on January 25, 1956 (tracks 2 & 3) and September 26, 1956 (tracks 1 & 4–6)
Personnel Gerry Mulligan – baritone saxophone, piano Jon Eardley – trumpet (2,3) Don Ferrara – trumpet (1,4-6) Bob Brookmeyer – valve trombone Zoot Sims – tenor saxophone Bill Crow – double bass (1–4,6) Peck Morrison - double bass (5) Dave Bailey – drums
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