Gerry Mulligan - California Concerts Volume 2 (1954)
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The second of two CDs in this series mostly consists of previously unissued material taken from a high school concert featuring the Gerry Mulligan Quartet (which at the time featured trumpeter Jon Eardley) plus two guests (valve trombonist Bob Brookmeyer and tenor-saxophonist Zoot Sims). This swinging and often-witty cool bop music is quite enjoyable and highly recommended.

After having heard Vol. 1 I had to get this one. It has mostly the same personnel as Vol. one with a few different players on some tracks. None the less it is another fine west coast jazz performance from the 50s. It is recorded on mono in a high school gym! Surprisingly good sound though. Vol. 1 and 2 are both worthy additions to any jazz fan's collection.

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Tracklist:
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01 - Makin' Whoopee
02 - Nights At The Turntable
03 - Blues For Tiny
04 - Frenesi
05 - Limelite
06 - People Will Say We're In Love
07 - Western Union
08 - I Know, Don't Know Why
09 - The Red Door
10 - Polka Dots And Moon Beams
11 - I'll Remember April
12 - There Will Never Be Another You
13 - It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
14 - In A Sentimental Mood/Flamingo/Moon Mist

*1954, 1988 Pacific Jazz / EMI-Capitol Records | CDP 7 46864 2


Personnel:
Gerry Mulligan - baritone saxophone, piano
Jon Eardley - trumpet
Bob Brookmeyer - valve trombone, piano
Zoot Sims - tenor saxophone
Red Mitchell - bass
Chico Hamilton - drums
Larry Bunker - drums


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