Jazz / Cool; West Coast Jazz
Recorded: Nov 24, 1974, Carnegie Hall, New York
Chet Baker - trumpet
Gerry Mulligan - baritone saxophone
Bob James - keyboards
John Scofield - guitar
Ron Carter - bass
Harvey Mason - drums
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This spectacular live album from jazz greats Chet Baker and Gerry Mulligan features guest appearances from renowned musicians like Bob James and Ron Carter.
At this 1974 concert baritonist Gerry Mulligan and trumpeter Chet Baker had one of their very rare reunions; it would be only the second and final time that they recorded together after Mulligan's original quartet broke up in 1953. Oddly enough, a fairly contemporary rhythm section was used (keyboardist Bob James, vibraphonist Dave Samuels, bassist Ron Carter, drummer Harvey Mason, and in one of his first recordings, guitarist John Scofield). However, some of the old magic was still there between the horns, and in addition to two of Mulligan's newer tunes, this set (the first of two volumes) also includes fresh versions of "Line for Lyons" and "My Funny Valentine."
---Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
