Late Posted January 12, 2005 Report Posted January 12, 2005 Now that we have The Concert Jazz Band Verve Recordings on Mosaic, how does a Complete Sextet box sound? What exactly would/could be included from the EmArcy and Pacific Jazz recordings? And what other sessions might fit into such a box? Quote
brownie Posted January 12, 2005 Report Posted January 12, 2005 Late, who's the person second from left? The only one I can't put a name to. Oh yeah to the Mulligan Sextet box. I have enjoyed those albums for a long time... Quote
couw Posted January 12, 2005 Report Posted January 12, 2005 (edited) according to the Library of Congress: Gerry with his sextet: l to r :Bob Brookemeyer, Dave Bailey, Bill Crow, Zoot Sims, and Oliver Beener, Gerry Mulligan. hmmm.... okay, let's try again Gerry with his sextet: l to r :Bill Crow, Oliver Beener, Zoot Sims, Bob Brookmeyer, Dave Bailey, Gerry Mulligan. Edited January 12, 2005 by couw Quote
Late Posted January 12, 2005 Author Report Posted January 12, 2005 Late, who's the person second from left? The only one I can't put a name to. I think that's actually Wade Legge. At least it looks like him to me. From left-to-right, it would be: Bill Crow, Wade Legge, Zoot Sims, Bob Brookmeyer, Dave Bailey, Gerry Mulligan Of course, I've never heard that configuration for Mulligan's sextet. I just posted the photo for fun. Jon Eardley (and/or Don Ferrara) aren't pictured. Quote
Late Posted January 12, 2005 Author Report Posted January 12, 2005 Well, maybe it's not Wade. I don't know what Oliver Beener looks like ... Quote
Late Posted January 12, 2005 Author Report Posted January 12, 2005 Here's what I think is an accurate Mulligan Discography on EmArcy: A Discography of The Gerry Mulligan Sextet On EmArcy compiled by Kiyoshi Koyama Jon Eardley (tp), Bob Brookmeyer (v-tb, p), Zoot Sims (ts) Gerry Mulligan (bs, p), Peck Morrison (b), Dave Bailey (ds) New York City, September 21, 1955 12044-1 Bernie's Tune MG 36056 12045-7 Mud Bag MG 36056 12046-1 Blues 195J-35 12047-1 The Lady is a Tramp 195J-35 12048-3 Duke Ellington Medley MG 20453 12049-1 Demanton 195J-35 New York City, September 22, 1955 12050-1 Apple Core MG 36056 12051-4 Broadway 195J-35 12052-5 Sweet & Lovely (take one) MG 36056 12053-1 Sweet & Lovely (short version) 195J-35 12054-5 Bernie's Tune (short version) 195J-35 12060-5 Westwood Walk MG 20453 12061-3 Blues MG 20453 12061-2 Blues (alt. take) 19J-35 New York City, October 31, 1955 12296-4 Broadway MG 36056 12296-5 Broadway (alt. take) 195J-36 12297-1 Demanton (alt. take) 195J-36 12297-12 Demanton MG 20453 12298-6 Nights of the Turn Table MG 36056 12299-1 Everything Happens to Me (alt. take) 195J-36 12299-2 Everything Happens to Me (alt. take) 195J36 12299-4 Everything Happens to Me MG 36056 12300-2 The Lady is a Tramp MG 36056 12300-4 The Lady is a Tramp (alt. take) 195J-36 New York City, January 25, 1956 same, except Bill Crow (b) replaces Morrison 12428-5 Westwood Walk 195J-36 12429-17 Ain't it the Truth MG 36101 12430-2 Mainstream MG 36101 12431-8 La Plus Que Lente 195J-36 New York City, September 26, 1956 same, except Don Ferrara (tp) replaces Eardley 14179-2 La Plus Que Lente MG 20453 14180-8 Igloo MG 36101 14181-2 Makin' Whoopee MG 20453 14182-3 Elevation MG 36101 14183-3 Lollypop MG 36101 14381-1 Root Blues MG 36101 Catalog No., Album Title: MG36056 - Presenting The Gerry Mulligan Sextet MG36101 - Mainstream of Jazz: Gerry Mulligan Sextet MG20453 - A Profile of Gerry Mulligan MG36088 - Under One Roof (Various Artists) Quote
medjuck Posted January 13, 2005 Report Posted January 13, 2005 (edited) I didn't know there were sextet sides from Pacific Jazz. Could someone post a discography of them too. It would be greatly appreciated. I'd like to see a box of all the Mercury stuff-- not just the Sextet. There's a lot of it on one of those Jazz 'Round Midnight complilations that I really like. At least I think most of it was originally on Mercury: It's copyright Polygram nowadays. Actually it would probably be copyright Universal Music nowadays but the compilations are from the early 90's. Edited January 13, 2005 by medjuck Quote
brownie Posted January 13, 2005 Report Posted January 13, 2005 I didn't know there were sextet sides from Pacific Jazz. Could someone post a discography of them too. It would be greatly appreciated. Jon Eardley, tp, Bob Brookmeyer, vtb, p, Zoot Sims, ten, Gerry Mulligan, bar, p, Red Mitchell, b, Larry Bunker, dr. Hoover High School, San Diego, Calif., concert December 14, 1954 People Will Say We're in Love Western Reunion I Know, Don't Know How The Red Door Polka Dots and Moonbeams I'll Remember April There Will Never Be Another You It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) In a Sentimental Mood/Flamingo/Moon Mist This was reissued on PJ CDP7-46864-2 Quote
Joe Posted January 13, 2005 Report Posted January 13, 2005 I would be all for this. Some of the best Zoot on record, IMHO. And, yes, adding the CALIFORNIA CONCERTS material would be most welcome. Wonder what shape the masters are in, though. Quote
Bol Posted January 13, 2005 Report Posted January 13, 2005 This is what Mosaic wrote back when I suggested them this set (and some others) back in February of last year: "Thank you. We are looking at the Giuffre Verves, Brookmeyer Verves and Mulligan Emarcy sextets at this time." Who knows how far along they are on these sets. Quote
JohnS Posted January 13, 2005 Report Posted January 13, 2005 (edited) I'm with you on this one Laton. While we are at it we could also do with the Mulligan Quartets on Verve. Edited January 13, 2005 by JohnS Quote
JSngry Posted January 13, 2005 Report Posted January 13, 2005 A different kind of Mulligan Sextet on PJ: Mulligan, Paul Palmieri - guitar, Dick Wetmore* - violin, Calo Scott - cello, Vinnie Burke - bass, Dave Bailey - drums, NYC, December 5, 1957. Full album recorded, only four tracks issued, and then only on the SONGBOOK CD. Ripe for inclusion, especially if the other cuts can be included. *Such a name! Quote
Joe Posted January 13, 2005 Report Posted January 13, 2005 A different kind of Mulligan Sextet on PJ: Mulligan, Paul Palmieri - guitar, Dick Wetmore* - violin, Calo Scott - cello, Vinnie Burke - bass, Dave Bailey - drums, NYC, December 5, 1957. Full album recorded, only four tracks issued, and then only on the SONGBOOK CD. Ripe for inclusion, especially if the other cuts can be included. *Such a name! Good news; I think these are scheduled for the Mulligan SONGBOOKS Mosaic Select... Quote
Late Posted January 13, 2005 Author Report Posted January 13, 2005 Yep, those recordings are supposed to make up the "first" 4-disc Mosaic Select. The original stereo reels were discovered within the last year or so, but I haven't heard anything about that particular Select in some time. Michael Cuscuna e-mailed me about a year-and-a-half ago with very positive comments about how good the recent Japanese SBJC editions of California Concerts sounded, and that he'd likely use these remasters (done by Ron McMaster, I think) for American reissue. I haven't heard them, but would like to. It seems like they (these Pacific Jazz live recordings) would fit well with the EmArcy studio recordings to form a 4-disc Mosaic box set. I have all but the first studio session that Mulligan's sextet recorded for EmArcy, and the sounds are indeed fine. Maybe, as in the case with the Andrew Hill Mosaic Select, a steady (and polite) stream of e-mails would push this one through. Quote
Late Posted January 14, 2005 Author Report Posted January 14, 2005 Here's the first sextet studio album (which I hope Universal Japan gets around to reissuing): From this site. Just ignore that Mulligan's also listed as playing the "soprano sex." Quote
ghost of miles Posted January 15, 2005 Report Posted January 15, 2005 This is what Mosaic wrote back when I suggested them this set (and some others) back in February of last year: "Thank you. We are looking at the Giuffre Verves, Brookmeyer Verves and Mulligan Emarcy sextets at this time." Who knows how far along they are on these sets. Oh yeah!! Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted January 15, 2005 Report Posted January 15, 2005 (edited) Under the current policies of the companies involved, you will not see a set mixing EMI masters (PJ) and Universal (Mercury). The best outcome would be a Mercury set. Edited January 15, 2005 by Chuck Nessa Quote
Late Posted January 20, 2005 Author Report Posted January 20, 2005 Here's the reply I got this evening: Yes we are thinking about the Mulligan sextet (Verve and Emaracy). Currently working on a Select of Mulligan's December 57 PJ sessions (annie Ross, Reunion, Songbook in stereo! and string date). MC Sounds like good news ... Quote
ejp626 Posted November 6, 2005 Report Posted November 6, 2005 As seen on DustyGroove's Website. two fairly new Lonehill releases that may endanger the Mosaic project (hopefully not). Gerry Mulligan -- Gerry Mulligan Quartet -- Complete Studio Recordings (Gerry Mulligan Quartet/Spring Is Sprung) . . . CD . . . $11.99 Gerry Mulligan -- Gerry Mulligan Sextet -- Complete Studio Recordings (Butterfly With Hiccups/Night Lights) . . . CD . . . $11.99 I do have the Night Lights on CD (with bonus track!), and it isn't that hard to come by. Quote
tranemonk Posted November 6, 2005 Report Posted November 6, 2005 okay so now I'm confused... What's left that won't be on the Songbook Select set... (and that's 3CD's) not 4....? FYI.... Just ordered the Select.... Coming out in January according to the website... (whch means February...) Quote
ejp626 Posted November 6, 2005 Report Posted November 6, 2005 (edited) okay so now I'm confused... What's left that won't be on the Songbook Select set... (and that's 3CD's) not 4....? FYI.... Just ordered the Select.... Coming out in January according to the website... (whch means February...) ← The Songbook Select is completely different groups, no sextet at all. One Lonehill CD would overlap substantially with a Mulligan Mercury Sextet select, but not (as of yet) with a Mulligan Verve Sextet Select. I have to say, I'd be much, much more interested in a sextet Select than the Songbook Select. I already have Songbook and Reunion and the other sessions just don't grab me. Edited November 6, 2005 by ejp626 Quote
montg Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 I just received a Japanese issue of the Mulligan 'Mainstream' CD. Good price at cduniverse, though currently backordered cduniverse This really, really swings--impressive with just bass and drums in the rhythm section. Why did I overlook Mulligan for so long? This is great music. Shout out to Zoot SIms too, wonderful playing on these sessions. Quote
J.A.W. Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 I didn't know there were sextet sides from Pacific Jazz. Could someone post a discography of them too. It would be greatly appreciated. Jon Eardley, tp, Bob Brookmeyer, vtb, p, Zoot Sims, ten, Gerry Mulligan, bar, p, Red Mitchell, b, Larry Bunker, dr. Hoover High School, San Diego, Calif., concert December 14, 1954 People Will Say We're in Love Western Reunion I Know, Don't Know How The Red Door Polka Dots and Moonbeams I'll Remember April There Will Never Be Another You It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) In a Sentimental Mood/Flamingo/Moon Mist This was reissued on PJ CDP7-46864-2 Actually, the California Concerts were released on two CDs: California Concerts, Vol.1 - Pacific Jazz 46860 Recorded live at Stockton High School, Stockton, CA on November 12, 1954 Personnel: Jon Eardley - trumpet Gerry Mulligan - baritone saxophone, piano Red Mitchell - bass Chico Hamilton - drums Tracks: Blues Going Up Little Girl Blue Piano Blues Yardbird Suite Blues for Tiny Soft Shoe Makin' Whoopee Darn That Dream Ontet A Bark for Barksdale California Concerts, Vol.2 - Pacific Jazz 46864 Recorded live at Hoover High School, San Diego, CA on December 14, 1954 Personnel: Jon Eardley - trumpet Bob Brookmeyer - valve trombone, piano (on 9 tracks) Zoot Sims - tenor saxophone (on 9 tracks) Gerry Mulligan - baritone saxophone Red Mitchell - bass Chico Hamilton - drums (on 5 tracks) Larry Bunker - drums (on 9 tracks) Tracks: Makin' Whoopee Nights at the Turntable Blues for Tiny Frenesi Limelite People Will Say We're in Love Western Union I Know, Don't Know Why The Red Door Polka Dots and Moon Beams I'll Remember April There Will Never Be Another You It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) In a Sentimental Mood/Flamingo/Moon Mist Quote
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