Gerry Mulligan Presents a Concert in Jazz is an album recorded by American jazz saxophonist and bandleader Gerry Mulligan featuring performances recorded in 1961 which were released on the Verve label.Verve Records Catalog: 8400 series accessed February 29, 2016Discography of the Verve, Clef and Norgran labels accessed February 29, 2016Dugelay, G & Hallqvist, K. Gerry Mulligan Discography accessed February 29, 2016
Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 4½ stars stating: "Gerry Mulligan's third LP to feature his Concert Jazz Band is one of his best efforts, because the concert repertoire recorded during this pair of 1961 studio sessions was written specifically for his group".
Track listing All compositions by Gerry Mulligan except as indicated "All About Rosie" (George Russell) - 9:38 "Weep" (Gary McFarland) - 5:57 "I Know, Don't Know How" - 5:18 "Chuggin'" (McFarland) - 4:42 "Summer's Over" - 4:29 "Israel" (John Carisi) - 3:06
Personnel Gerry Mulligan - baritone saxophone, piano - track 4 Don Ferrara, Doc Severinsen, Nick Travis - trumpet Willie Dennis - trombone Alan Raph - bass trombone Bob Brookmeyer - valve trombone, arranger Bob Donovan - alto saxophone, flute Gene Quill - alto saxophone, clarinet Jim Reider - tenor saxophone Gene Allen - baritone saxophone, bass clarinet Bill Crow - bass Mel Lewis - drums George Russell (track 1), Gary McFarland (tracks 2 & 4), Johnny Carisi (track 6) - arranger
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