Gerry Mulligan and Paul Desmond with the Dave Brubeck Trio: Monday YouTube Fix
Andrew Hitz
Every time I stumble onto a clip like this I try to wrap my head around being able to watch things like this, a performance from close to 45 years ago, on my phone while sitting in my pajamas. The internet sure is a wonderful thing.
Gerry Mulligan is one of my musical heroes. Not that the rest of the guys in this clip aren't legends, but Gerry has always spoken loudly to me. The effortless flow to his phrasing. A tone that seems to sing all on its own. The first time I heard an album featuring both him and Chet Baker it changed me. I don't think Paul Desmond or Dave Brubeck need any introduction.
This is live performance is from November 4, 1972 in Berlin. The full personnel:
Gerry Mulligan - bari sax
Paul Desmond - alto sax
Dave Brubeck - piano
Jack Six - bass
Alan Dawson - drums
Enjoy!