Gerry Mulligan 1960 The Concert Jazz Band May 2026

: While Mulligan provided the vision, the album is defined by the sophisticated arrangements of Al Cohn , Bob Brookmeyer , and Mulligan himself. Track List & Highlights

: Continuing his "pianoless" trademark, the band relied on the counterpoint between horns and the driving bass and drums to provide harmonic structure. Gerry Mulligan 1960 The Concert Jazz Band

Released in on the Verve label, Gerry Mulligan and the Concert Jazz Band marks the debut of Mulligan’s legendary 13-piece large ensemble. Unlike the booming big bands of the era, this group focused on a lighter, "cool jazz" aesthetic that retained the intimacy of a smaller group while utilizing the lush textures of a full horn section. Core Identity & Sound : While Mulligan provided the vision, the album

(Arr. Bob Brookmeyer) You Took Advantage of Me (Arr. Mulligan) Out of This World (Arr. Brookmeyer) Key Personnel Unlike the booming big bands of the era,

: Mulligan aimed to create a "reformed" big band that avoided the brassy, overwhelming volume of traditional swing orchestras. He utilized a unique instrumentation—notably featuring three baritone saxophones at times—to achieve a deep, woody, and transparent sound.