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Carnegie Hall Concert
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by Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker
Price:$12.00
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Listener Reviews & Comments
This review is from: Carnegie Hall Concert (Audio CD)
The original famous Mulligan-Baker quartet consisting of the two horns plus bass and drums, but without piano, lasted for only a year (from late 1952 to late 1953). It was a huge sensation in its day, and still sounds completely fresh and engaging now. This 1974 recording is certainly interesting given that for over twenty years Mulligan and Baker had gone their separate ways. Both solo to great effect here, especially Mulligan, who had become more versatile and exuberant in the interim, though not necessarily "better" than in his early days. Baker also makes a strong emotional and articulate impact, and at its best this record is a "ball" - vibrantly alive, and played at a consistently high level by all involved. However, in terms of sheer musical taste the performance is somewhat uneven, with the electric piano, for example, too often providing a somewhat "filmish", slick sentimentalism which one would have liked to do without. Those who are not bothered by such an element will undoubtedly think the record worth five stars, for there is plenty of great music to enjoy. - Joost Daalder
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Carnegie Hall Concert
by Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker
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