Jazz Giants '58
Gerry Mulligan · 1958
46 min · 5 tracks · big band music · cool jazz
A showcase of cool jazz elegance, blending intricate arrangements with Mulligan's signature baritone saxophone melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- soothing late-night ambiance
- extended tracks for deep listening
- reflective moments of nostalgia
- elegant melodies for relaxation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat dance tracks
- seek short, catchy tunes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1958, 'Jazz Giants '58' marked a significant period in Gerry Mulligan's career as he continued to establish himself as a leading figure in the cool jazz movement. This album followed his successful collaborations and solidified his reputation after the critical acclaim of his earlier work, particularly the 'Gerry Mulligan Quartet' recordings from the mid-1950s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chet Baker· Dave Brubeck· Paul Desmond
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Chocolate Sundae 10:10
- 2 When Your Lover Has Gone 7:16
- 3 Candy 7:59
- 4 Ballade: Lush Life / Lullaby of the Leaves / Makin' Whoopee / It Never Entered My Mind 11:54
- 5 Woody'n You 9:35
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