Gerry Mulligan 1960 The Concert Jazz Band May 2026

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

The lineup featured several heavyweights of the West Coast and Cool Jazz scenes: Gerry Mulligan 1960 The Concert Jazz Band

: 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. and transparent sound.