Gerry Mulligan Chet Baker Ten-Tette 10" LP 1953 Captiol H439 Bud Shank

Description: Gerry Mulligan Chet Baker Ten-Tette 10" LP 1953 Captiol H439 Bud Shank Chico Hamilton Early Mulligan and Baker with the West Coast Crew playing very cool Tracks A1, A2, B1 and B2 recorded 29 January 1953, Los Angeles Tracks A3, A4, B3 and B4 recorded 31 January 1953, Los Angeles Gene Norman Presents the Original Gerry Mulligan Tentet is an album by saxophonist and bandleader Gerry Mulligan featuring performances recorded in 1953 and originally released as two 10 inch LPs, one on Capitol. A natural extension of Tadd Dameron's concept of bop arranging for big band (and big band arranging for small group), eight Mulligan compositions that truly represent the West Coast style in both sound and spirit. A young but exciting Chet Baker is heard throughout on trumpet; other West Coast notables include Bud Shank, Pete Candoli, and Chico Hamilton, and the entire ensemble performs admirably. For those interested in the '50s West Coast scene, or new fans looking for quintessential Gerry Mulligan, look no further than Tentet and Quartet. Gerald Joseph Mulligan (April 6, 1927 – January 20, 1996), also known as Jeru, was an American jazzsaxophonist, clarinetist, composer and arranger. Though primarily known as one of the leading jazz baritone saxophonists—playing the instrument with a light and airy tone in the era of cool jazz—Mulligan was also a significant arranger working with Claude Thornhill, Miles Davis, Stan Kenton, and others. His piano-less quartet of the early 1950s with trumpeter Chet Baker is still regarded as one of the best cool jazz ensembles. Mulligan was also a skilled pianist and played several other reed instruments. Several of his compositions including "Walkin' Shoes" and "Five Brothers", have become standards. Chesney Henry "Chet" Baker Jr.(December 23, 1929 – May 13, 1988) was an American jazz trumpeter and vocalist. He is known for major innovations in cool jazz that led him to be nicknamed the "Prince of Cool".Baker earned much attention and critical praise through the 1950s, particularly for albums featuring his vocals: Chet Baker Sings (1954) and It Could Happen to You (1958). Jazz historian Dave Gelly described the promise of Baker's early career as "James Dean, Sinatra, and Bix, rolled into one". His well-publicized drug habit also drove his notoriety and fame. Baker was in and out of jail frequently before enjoying a career resurgence in the late 1970s and 1980s.In 1952, Baker joined the Gerry Mulligan Quartet and attracted considerable attention. Rather than playing identical melody lines in unison like Parker and Gillespie, Baker and Mulligan complemented each other with counterpoint and anticipating what the other would play next. "My Funny Valentine," with a solo by Baker, became a hit and was associated with Baker for the rest of his career. With the quartet, Baker was a regular performer at Los Angeles jazz clubs such as The Haig and the Tiffany Club. Alto Saxophone – Bud Shank Baritone Saxophone – Don DavidsonBaritone Saxophone, Piano – Gerry MulliganBass – Joe MondragonCover – Kirkland (5)Drums – Chico Hamilton, Larry BunkerFrench Horn – John GraasPresenter, Liner Notes – Gene NormanTrombone – Bob EnevoldsenTrumpet – Chet Baker, Pete CandoliTuba – Ray Siegel

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