What Is There to Say?
Gerry Mulligan · 1959
41 min · 8 tracks · big band music · cool jazz
A serene blend of cool jazz harmonies and intricate arrangements, showcasing Mulligan's signature baritone saxophone sound.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady melodic exploration serene background for reflection intricate arrangements for detail
- Context
- In 1959, Gerry Mulligan was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in the cool jazz movement, following his successful collaborations with artists like Chet Baker. 'What Is There to Say?' marked a key moment in his discography, as it followed the critically acclaimed 'Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Mercer' and showcased his evolving compositional style.
- If you like
- big band music, cool jazz
What Is There to Say? is an album by Gerry Mulligan, released in 1959. A serene blend of cool jazz harmonies and intricate arrangements, showcasing Mulligan's signature baritone saxophone sound. The album is notable for its innovative arrangements and features compositions that would become staples in the jazz repertoire. It received positive reviews upon release, highlighting Mulligan's unique approach to melody and harmony, and significantly contributed to the cool jazz genre's development during the late 1950s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does What Is There to Say? sound like?
A serene blend of cool jazz harmonies and intricate arrangements, showcasing Mulligan's signature baritone saxophone sound. Rooted in big band music and cool jazz.
What makes What Is There to Say? by Gerry Mulligan notable?
The album is notable for its innovative arrangements and features compositions that would become staples in the jazz repertoire. It received positive reviews upon release, highlighting Mulligan's unique approach to melody and harmony, and significantly contributed to the cool jazz genre's development during the late 1950s. In 1959, Gerry Mulligan was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in the cool jazz movement, following his successful collaborations with artists like Chet Baker. 'What Is There to Say?' marked a key moment in his discography, as it followed the critically acclaimed 'Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Mercer' and showcased his evolving compositional style.
Who is What Is There to Say? for?
What Is There to Say? works well if you're into steady melodic exploration, serene background for reflection and intricate arrangements for detail.
How many songs are on What Is There to Say??
What Is There to Say? has 8 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What Is There To Say? Standout 4:08
- 2 Just in Time 4:14
- 3 News from Blueport 5:07
- 4 Festive Minor Standout 6:17
- 5 As Catch Can 3:58
- 6 My Funny Valentine Standout 4:10
- 7 Blueport 8:50
- 8 Utter Chaos 4:24
Release Date
January 1, 1959
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
41 min 10 sec
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