Gerry Mulligan 1960 The Concert Jazz Band Now

The lineup featured several heavyweights of the West Coast and Cool Jazz scenes:

: Mulligan aimed to create a "reformed" big band that avoided the brassy, overwhelming volume of traditional swing orchestras. He utilized a unique instrumentation—notably featuring three baritone saxophones at times—to achieve a deep, woody, and transparent sound. Gerry Mulligan 1960 The Concert Jazz Band

: Baritone Saxophone, Piano (occasionally), and Leader Bob Brookmeyer : Valve Trombone (Mulligan's primary foil) Conte Candoli & Nick Travis : Trumpets Zoot Sims : Tenor Saxophone Gene Quill : Alto Saxophone The lineup featured several heavyweights of the West

Provide a deeper look into on the band's sound. Suggest similar large-ensemble albums from that era. and transparent sound. : Baritone Saxophone

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