Gerry Mulligan 1960 The Concert Jazz Band May 2026

The lineup featured several heavyweights of the West Coast and Cool Jazz scenes:

Released in on the Verve label, Gerry Mulligan and the Concert Jazz Band marks the debut of Mulligan’s legendary 13-piece large ensemble. Unlike the booming big bands of the era, this group focused on a lighter, "cool jazz" aesthetic that retained the intimacy of a smaller group while utilizing the lush textures of a full horn section. Core Identity & Sound Gerry Mulligan 1960 The Concert Jazz Band

: Continuing his "pianoless" trademark, the band relied on the counterpoint between horns and the driving bass and drums to provide harmonic structure. The lineup featured several heavyweights of the West

Detail the between this studio album and their famous live recordings (like At the Village Vanguard ). this group focused on a lighter