Gene Norman Presents the Original Gerry Mulligan Tentet and Quartet
1954 compilation album by Gerry Mulligan Tentet and Quartet
Gene Norman Presents the Original Gerry Mulligan Tentet and Quartet compilation album by saxophonist and bandleader Gerry Mulligan featuring performances recorded in 1953 and originally released as two 10 inch LPs, one on the Gene Norman Presents label and one on Capitol .[ 1] [ 2] [ 3]
Reception
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic [ 4]
The Allmusic review by Gregg Juke observed "For those interested in the '50s West Coast scene, or new fans looking for quintessential Gerry Mulligan, look no further than Tentet and Quartet ".[ 4]
Track listing
All compositions by Gerry Mulligan except where noted.
"Westwood Walk" - 2:33
"Simbah" - 2:57
"Walkin' Shoes " - 3:37
"Rocker" - 2:27
"A Ballad" - 2:53
"Taking a Chance on Love " (Vernon Duke , Ted Fetter , John La Touche ) - 2:50
"Flash" - 3:14
"Ontet" - 3:14
"Varsity Drag" (Ray Henderson , Lew Brown , Buddy DeSylva ) - 2:20
"Speak Low " (Kurt Weill , Ogden Nash ) - 2:09
"Half Nelson" (Miles Davis ) - 3:00
"Lady Bird " (Tadd Dameron ) - 4:28
"Love Me or Leave Me " (Walter Donaldson , Gus Kahn ) - 3:25
"Swing House" - 3:18 Note
Recorded at Capitol Recording Studios in Hollywood, California on January 29, 1953 (tracks 1, & 3-5) and January 31, 1953 (tracks 2 & 6-8) and in Los Angeles, California on May 7, 1953 (tracks 9-14)
Personnel
References
^ Edwards, D., Eyries, P. and Callahan, M. Gene Norman Presents/GNP-Crescendo Album Discography, Part 1: GNP Vol. 1 to GNP/GNPS-99 (1954-1964) accessed March 3, 2016
^ Watts, R., Edwards, D., Eyries, P. and Callahan, M. Capitol Album Discography, Part 3: 10" Albums: 300 to 449 accessed March 3, 2016
^ Gerry Mulligan Discography Archived April 22, 2012, at the Wayback Machine accessed March 3, 2016^ a b Juke, Gregg. The Original Gerry Mulligan Tentet and Quartet – ReviewAllMusic . Retrieved February 29, 2016.
Years given are for the recording(s), including the soundtrack albums, not first release. Some of the titles have been shortened.
Albums
Lee Konitz Plays with the Gerry Mulligan Quartet Paris Concert Bob Brookmeyer , 1954)California Concerts Presenting the Gerry Mulligan Sextet Mainstream of Jazz At Storyville The Teddy Wilson Trio & Jazz Giants '58 Harry Edison , Stan Getz , 1958)Mulligan Meets Monk Thelonious Monk , 1957)Blues in Time Paul Desmond , 1957)Gerry Mulligan Meets Stan Getz Jazz Concerto Grosso The Gerry Mulligan Songbook Annie Ross Sings a Song with Mulligan! What Is There to Say? Meets Johnny Hodges Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster The Concert Jazz Band The Concert Jazz Band on Tour The Concert Jazz Band at the Village Vanguard Holliday with Mulligan Judy Holliday , 1961)Presents a Concert in Jazz The Gerry Mulligan Quartet Jeru Two of a Mind Spring Is Sprung Gerry Mulligan '63 Night Lights Butterfly with Hiccups If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em! Feelin' Good Something Borrowed - Something Blue Summit Astor Piazzolla , 1974)Walk on the Water WithChet WithDave With Soundtracks
