Gerry Mulligan Quartet Volume 2


Gerry Mulligan Quartet Volume 2 is an album by saxophonist and bandleader Gerry Mulligan featuring performances recorded in 1953 and originally released as a 10-inch LP on the Pacific Jazz label. In 2001 Pacific Jazz re-released the album on CD with additional alternate takes and 12" masters along with five live tracks.

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. "I May Be Wrong" – 2:53
  2. "I'm Beginning to See the Light" – 3:37
  3. "The Nearness of You" – 2:53
  4. "Tea for Two" – 2:49
  5. "Love Me or Leave Me" – 2:44
  6. "Jeru" – 2:30
  7. "Darn That Dream" – 3:50
  8. "Swinghouse" – 2:56
CD Release:
  1. "I May Be Wrong" – 2:53
  2. "I'm Beginning to See the Light" – 3:37
  3. "The Nearness of You" – 2:53
  4. "Tea for Two" – 2:49
  5. "Love Me or Leave Me" – 2:44
  6. "Jeru" – 2:30
  7. "Darn That Dream" – 3:50
  8. "Swinghouse" – 2:56
  9. "Utter Chaos #2" – 0:32
  10. "My Old Flame" – 3:13
  11. "Love Me or Leave Me" – 2:49
  12. "Swinghouse" – 2:57
  13. "Darn That Dream" Van Heusen, DeLange) – 3:23
  14. "I May Be Wrong" – 3:00
  15. "I'm Beginning to See the Light" – 3:09
  16. "Five Brothers" – 3:00
  17. "I Can't Get Started" – 4:03
  18. "Ide's Side" – 4:24
  19. "Funhouse" – 3:30
  20. "My Funny Valentine" – 5:12
Recorded at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, California on April 27, 1953 and at The Haig in Hollywood, California on May 20, 1953.

Personnel