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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

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