Gerry Mulligan Bob Brookmeyer Play Phil Sunkel's Jazz Concerto Grosso
Gerry Mulligan · 1958
32 min · 3 tracks · big band music · cool jazz
A sophisticated blend of cool jazz and orchestral elements, creating intricate textures and harmonies.
Gerry Mulligan Bob Brookmeyer Play Phil Sunkel's Jazz Concerto Grosso is an album by Gerry Mulligan, released in 1958. A sophisticated blend of cool jazz and orchestral elements, creating intricate textures and harmonies. Jazz Concerto Grosso is significant for its ambitious fusion of big band music and modern jazz, marking a creative high point in Mulligan's career. It received critical acclaim for its complex arrangements and helped to further popularize the cool jazz style, influencing future jazz compositions. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Gerry Mulligan Bob Brookmeyer Play Phil Sunkel's Jazz Concerto Grosso sound like?
A sophisticated blend of cool jazz and orchestral elements, creating intricate textures and harmonies. Rooted in big band music and cool jazz.
What makes Gerry Mulligan Bob Brookmeyer Play Phil Sunkel's Jazz Concerto Grosso by Gerry Mulligan notable?
Jazz Concerto Grosso is significant for its ambitious fusion of big band music and modern jazz, marking a creative high point in Mulligan's career. It received critical acclaim for its complex arrangements and helped to further popularize the cool jazz style, influencing future jazz compositions. In 1958, Gerry Mulligan was gaining recognition as a leading figure in the cool jazz movement. This album followed his previous success with the 'Gerry Mulligan Quartet' and showcased his innovative approach to orchestration, particularly through collaboration with arranger Bob Brookmeyer.
How many songs are on Gerry Mulligan Bob Brookmeyer Play Phil Sunkel's Jazz Concerto Grosso?
Gerry Mulligan Bob Brookmeyer Play Phil Sunkel's Jazz Concerto Grosso has 3 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Jazz Concerto Grosso Standout 15:40
- 2 Something For The Ladies Standout 9:10
- 3 Song For Cornet Standout 7:53
Release Date
January 1, 1958
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
32 min 43 sec
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