What Is There to Say? is a 1959 album by Gerry Mulligan.Gerry Mulligan Discography accessed February 29, 2016
Reception
Allmusic's Scott Yanow states: "The last of the pianoless quartet albums that Gerry Mulligan recorded in the 1950s is one of the best", and observes that "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".
Track listing All tracks composed by Gerry Mulligan except where indicated "What Is There to Say?" (Vernon Duke, E.Y. "Yip" Harburg) – 4:03 "Just in Time" (Jule Styne, Betty Comden, Adolph Green) – 4:11 "News from Blueport" (Art Farmer) – 5:03 "Festive Minor" – 6:14 "As Catch Can" – 3:54 "My Funny Valentine" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 4:06 "Blueport" (Bill Crow) – 8:47 "Utter Chaos" – 4:23
Recording dates 17 December 1958 (7); 23 December 1958 (5, 6, 8); 15 January 1959 (1, 2, 3, 4)
Personnel Gerry Mulligan - baritone saxophone Art Farmer - trumpet Bill Crow - bass Dave Bailey - drums
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