Gerry Mulligan
Chet Baker
Carnegie Hall Concert |
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Gerry Mulligan, Baritone Sax
Chet Baker, Trumpet
Bob James, Piano, Electric Piano
Ron Carter, Bass
Harvey Mason, Drums
John Scofield, Guitar
Dave Samuels, Vibes, Percussion
Ed Byrne, Trombone
Produced by 
Recorded at
Carnegie Hall
Dave Hewitt & John Venable, Engineer
Remixed by Rudy Van Gelder
Recorded November 24, 1974
Catalog Number:
ZK 40689
Format: CD
Label: CBS |
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Producer's
Note
I find it amazing that Chet and Gerry's sympatico contrapuntal exuberance
was not tarnished in the slightest by their 25-year separation which preceded
this recording. There was no rehearsal for this concert. And, I don't think
that Chet and Gerry had even spoken to each other during their time apart.
–
Creed Taylor
Sheer Bliss
This live recording is based on the live partnership of both Baker and Mulligan.
The men themselves have not performed together on stage for over a decade.
"My funny valentine" an old classic has such embedded emotional
outburst as a result. I have not heard anything like it. If you are a fan
to the number, this is a must buy. Definitely one of the best efforts from
both musicians. Just hear it.
– a music fan
Carnegie Hall Concert
The original famous Mulligan-Baker quartet consisting of the two horns plus
bass and drums, but without piano, lasted for only a year (from late 1952
to late 1953). It was a huge sensation in its day, and still sounds completely
fresh and engaging now. This 1974 recording is certainly interesting given
that for over twenty years Mulligan and Baker had gone their separate ways.
Both solo to great effect here, especially Mulligan, who had become more
versatile and exuberant in the interim, though not necessarily "better"
than in his early days. Baker also makes a strong emotional and articulate
impact, and at its best this record is a "ball" - vibrantly alive,
and played at a consistently high level by all involved. is plenty of great
music to enjoy.
– Joost Daalder
At this 1974 concert baritonist
Gerry Mulligan and trumpeter Chet Baker
had one of their very rare reunions; it would be only the second and final
time that they recorded together after Mulligan's original quartet broke
up in 1953. Oddly enough a fairly contemporary rhythm section was used (keyboardist
Bob James, vibraphonist Dave Samuels,
bassist Ron Carter, drummer Harvey Mason
and, in one of his first recordings, guitarist John Scofield.
However some of the old magic was still there between the horns and, in
addition to two of Mulligan's newer tunes, this set (the first of two volumes)
also includes fresh versions of "Line for Lyons" and "My
Funny Valentine."
– Scott Yanow
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Chet at Carnegie
Gerry Mulligan
Photos by Chuck Stewart |
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