Gerry Mulligan 1960 The - Concert Jazz Band

The lineup featured several heavyweights of the West Coast and Cool Jazz scenes:

Detail the between this studio album and their famous live recordings (like At the Village Vanguard ). Gerry Mulligan 1960 The Concert Jazz Band

Provide a deeper look into on the band's sound. Suggest similar large-ensemble albums from that era. The lineup featured several heavyweights of the West

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 Released in on the Verve label, Gerry Mulligan

: 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.