Live at the Berlin Philharmonie


Live at the Berlin Philharmonie is a 1970 live album by Dave Brubeck and his trio with Gerry Mulligan recorded at the Berlin Philharmonie. It was reissued in 1995 with several bonus tracks. The album peaked at 21 on the Billboard Top Jazz Charts.

Reception

The 1995 reissue of Live at the Berlin Philharmonie was reviewed by Scott Yanow at Allmusic who wrote that "Considering how inspired the Dave Brubeck Quartet sounds, it is surprising that the music has been so obscure for so long. Baritonist Gerry Mulligan is particularly heated on the opening two numbers, pianist Dave Brubeck really stretches himself, and bassist Jack Six and drummer Alan Dawson, in addition to their solo space, are quite alert and constantly pushing the lead voices. Not only are the musicians in top form but the audience is very enthusiastic, demanding three encores. The extensive liner notes by Geoffrey Smith are also a major plus. Highly recommended."

Track listing

  • For the 1972 US LP issue:
  1. "Things Ain't What They Used to Be" - 14:55
  2. "Blessed Are the Poor " - 9:04
  3. "Indian Song" - 10:58
  4. "Limehouse Blues" - 9:52
  5. "Lullaby de Mexico" - 5:03
  • For the 1995 CD reissue:
CD 1
  1. "Out of Nowhere" - 10:59
  2. "Mexican Jumping Bean" - 9:24
  3. "Blessed Are the Poor " - 9:04
  4. "Things Ain't What They Used to Be" - 14:55
  5. "Out of the Way of the People" - 6:49
CD 2
  1. "The Duke" - 7:51
  2. "New Orleans" - 16:01
  3. "Indian Song" - 10:58
  4. "Limehouse Blues" - 9:52
  5. "St. Louis Blues" - 6:43
  6. "Basin Street Blues" - 4:46
  7. "Take Five" - 4:00
  8. "Lullaby de Mexico" - 5:03

Personnel

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