Gerry Mulligan - Nights at the Turntable 1951-52

This CD charts the early career of jazz giant Gerry Mulligan, from his days as a struggling hot-headed and distinctive voice in New York's musical community to his popular success with his own quartet formed in L.A. with Chet Baker on trumpet. This group not only secured both Mulligan and Baker's future, but made the baritone saxophonist the most prominent and respected figure in the jazz world. Included are many of Mulligans famous compositions such as "Walkin' Shoes," "Line for Lyons" and "Bark for Barksdale" as well as the Quartets two big hits "Bernies Tune" and the version of Rogers & Hart's "My Funny Valentine" that established Baker as one of jazz' most lyrical improvisers. OMIT-3/13/08-Capitol