The best Gerry Mulligan albums
20 records, ordered by how much we can tell you about each one — not by chart position.
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1
Jazz Giants '58 Start here
1958
A smooth interplay of cool jazz harmonies and intricate arrangements that invite both introspection and joy.
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2
The Concert Jazz Band
1960
A vibrant showcase of cool jazz featuring lush harmonies and intricate interplay among brass and woodwind sections.
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3
If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em!
1965
A playful fusion of pop and jazz, showcasing breezy melodies wrapped in intricate brass arrangements and Mulligan's signature baritone saxophone.
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4
What Is There to Say?
1959
Cool jazz harmonies intertwine with intricate arrangements, creating a relaxed yet intellectually stimulating atmosphere throughout the album.
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5
Butterfly with Hiccups
1964
A vibrant blend of intricate melodies and rhythmic sophistication, showcasing Mulligan's mastery of arrangement and improvisation.
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6
Blues in Time
1962
A seamless blend of cool jazz harmonies and intricate arrangements that evoke both introspection and spirited improvisation.
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7
Feelin' Good
1965
Lush orchestral textures intertwine with Mulligan's smooth baritone saxophone, creating an intimate and reflective jazz experience.
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8
Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster
1959
A seamless blend of cool jazz sophistication and heartfelt improvisation, showcasing two titans in a captivating dialogue.
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9
Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges
1960
Richly textured collaborations between saxophones and piano create a conversational jazz landscape that feels both relaxed and deeply engaging.
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10
Recorded in Boston at Storyville
1957
A vibrant fusion of cool jazz and big band arrangements, showcasing intricate melodies and improvisational flair.
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11
Summit
1974
A lush blend of cool jazz harmonies and intricate arrangements that evoke nostalgia and introspection throughout.
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12
Jeru
1962
A sophisticated blend of cool jazz and big band intricacies characterized by lush arrangements and Mulligan's signature baritone saxophone.
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13
Night Lights
1963
A lush blend of cool jazz textures with intricate arrangements that evoke late-night introspection and dreamy nostalgia.
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14
Gerry Mulligan Bob Brookmeyer Play Phil Sunkel's Jazz Concerto Grosso
1958
A lush blend of intricate arrangements and smooth improvisation that defines the cool jazz era.
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15
Carnegie Hall Concert
A vibrant ensemble weaves intricate melodies through dynamic improvisation, embodying the essence of cool jazz in a live setting.
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16
The Gerry Mulligan Quartet
1962
A vibrant interplay of cool jazz sensibilities and playful rhythms creates a breezy atmosphere throughout this album.
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17
The Gerry Mulligan - Paul Desmond Quartet
1958
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18
Gerry Mulligan meets Enrico Intra
1976
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19
Paraiso – Jazz Brazil
1994
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20
The Jazz Combo From "I Want To Live!"
1958