Recorded in Boston at Storyville
Gerry Mulligan · 1957
69 min · 15 tracks · big band music · cool jazz
A vibrant showcase of cool jazz with intricate arrangements and dynamic improvisation that captures the essence of mid-century jazz culture.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey through varied tempos
- intricate arrangements for attentive listening
- vibrant energy for social gatherings
- wave-like pacing with engaging flow
- for late-night relaxation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, quick tracks
- seek constant high-energy intensity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1957, 'Recorded in Boston at Storyville' came during Gerry Mulligan's ascent as a leading figure in cool jazz. This live album followed his successful collaborations in the late 1940s and early 1950s, particularly the influential Mulligan Quartet, marking a significant moment in his career where he solidified his reputation as an innovative baritone saxophonist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chet Baker· Dave Brubeck· Paul Desmond
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bweebida Bwobbida 6:39
- 2 Birth of the Blues 4:37
- 3 Baubles, Bangles and Beads 3:28
- 4 Rustic Hop 4:51
- 5 Open Country 5:45
- 6 Storyville Story 5:36
- 7 That Old Feeling 4:08
- 8 Bike Up the Strand/Utter Chaos 6:22
- 9 Blues at the Roots 4:55
- 10 Ide's Side 5:11
- 11 I Can't Get Started 2:43
- 12 Frenesi 4:27
- 13 Flash 2:44
- 14 Honeysuckle Rose 3:20
- 15 Limelight/Utter Chaos 4:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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