Gerry Mulligan 1960 The Concert Jazz Band -

: Drums (providing the band's signature "swinging" but disciplined pulse) Critical Reception

: Continuing his "pianoless" trademark, the band relied on the counterpoint between horns and the driving bass and drums to provide harmonic structure. Gerry Mulligan 1960 The Concert Jazz Band

The album is widely considered a masterpiece of large-ensemble jazz. Critics praise it for its "chamber-like" clarity and the way it allowed soloists (especially Mulligan and Brookmeyer) to weave through complex arrangements without losing the melody. It proved that a big band could be both powerful and understated. If you'd like, I can: : Drums (providing the band's signature "swinging" but

: While Mulligan provided the vision, the album is defined by the sophisticated arrangements of Al Cohn , Bob Brookmeyer , and Mulligan himself. Track List & Highlights It proved that a big band could be

(Arr. Bob Brookmeyer) You Took Advantage of Me (Arr. Mulligan) Out of This World (Arr. Brookmeyer) Key Personnel