Gerry Mulligan Quartet Volume 1


Gerry Mulligan Quartet Volume 1 is an album by saxophonist and bandleader Gerry Mulligan featuring performances recorded in 1952 and originally released as the first 10-inch LP on the Pacific Jazz label. In 2001 Pacific Jazz released an album on CD with additional tracks from Mulligan's first five recording sessions.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Ken Dryden noted "Their unique approach to music came to be labeled as "cool" or West Coast jazz, relying on intricate improvisations, with Mulligan's inventive, lyrical baritone being well complemented by Baker, an unschooled player who possessed a gift for playing by ear".

Track listing

All compositions by Gerry Mulligan except as indicated
Original 10 inch LP release:
  1. "Frenesí" - 3:11
  2. "Freeway" - 2:46
  3. "Soft Shoe" - 2:40
  4. "Aren't You Glad You're You?" - 2:52
  5. "Bernie's Tune" - 2:54
  6. "Walkin' Shoes" - 3:13
  7. "Nights at the Turntable" - 2:54
  8. "Lullaby of the Leaves" - 3:15
CD Release:
  1. "Bernie's Tune" - 2:54
  2. "Walking Shoes" - 3:13
  3. "Nights at the Turntable" - 2:54
  4. "Lullaby of the Leaves" - 3:15
  5. "Frenesi" - 3:11
  6. "Freeway" - 2:46
  7. "Soft Shoe" - 2:40
  8. "Aren't You Glad You're You" - 2:52
  9. "Utter Chaos #1" - 0:36
  10. "Haig and Haig " - 2:58
  11. "She Didn't Say Yes, She Didn't Say No" - 2:35
  12. "Makin' Whoopee" - 3:28
  13. "Cherry" - 2:57
  14. "Motel" - 2:37
  15. "Carson City Stage" - 2:32
  16. "Aren't You Glad You're You" - 3:39
  17. "Get Happy" - 5:52
  18. "Poinciana" - 3:52
  19. "Godchild" - 3:56

Personnel