There are six tracks, half Mulligan compositions, and the contrapuntal wit on Mainstream is something to hear whilst Ain’t It The Truth reveals the effortlessly swinging dynamo generated by the band. Like Mulligan himself Eardley could mine earlier inspirations as far back as Bix whilst also incorporate them into a contemporary lexicon; a really progressive and interesting player.

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One of three LPs recorded by the Gerry Mulligan Sextet of , this set includes plenty of lesser-known songs including "Mainstream," "Igloo" and "Lollypop." With such strong soloists as baritonist Mulligan, the always swinging tenor of Zoot Sims, valve trombonist Bob Brookmeyer and trumpeter Jon Eardley, this was a classic West Coast style jazz band and each of its recordings are worth.

One of three LPs recorded by the Gerry Mulligan Sextet of , this set includes plenty of lesser-known songs including "Mainstream," "Igloo" and "Lollypop." With such strong soloists as baritonist Mulligan, the always swinging tenor of Zoot Sims, valve trombonist Bob Brookmeyer and trumpeter Jon Eardley, this was a classic West Coast style jazz band and each of its recordings are worth .

Gerry Mulligan recorded extensively as a leader in his lifetime, though his short-lived sextet of the mid-'50s was not represented very much in his discography by commercial recordings. This historical discovery, a midnight concert at the Amsterdam Concertgebouw that was also evidently broadcast, is an important addition, as one can hear the baritone saxophonist with valve trombonist Bob.

Gerry Mulligan Format: Audio CD. out of 5 stars 4 ratings. Ain't It the Truth 4. Igloo [2 takes] 5. Blue at the Roots 6. Lollypop. Product details. Audio CD (June 2, ) Number of Discs: 1; What is hailed as one of Gerry Mulligan's greatest and most beloved masterpieces, we now come to believe that this edition of Mainstream In /5(4).