Gerry Mulligan Ten-Tette


Can anyone give an opinion on these - I think - 1953 sessions, either for music or recording quality? I like some of Gerry's other large ensemble records like the Verve Concert Band recordings, and of course his work with Miles on Birth of the Cool. Are there any good reissues out there? I think the original is on a Capital 10-inch.
grimace

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Chazzbo, since when did Sal Mosca play trombone?

Grimace, I have the original 10" Capitol "Ten-Tette" album in
pretty good shape (though I bought it new way back when and have played it a
LOT over the years). In whatever incarnation, it's well worth seeking out. EDIT;
Just replayed this 10-incher and yes, it's a good one, albeit the epitome of "cool
jazz" with its plusses and minuses. A lack of emotional depth is pretty obvious.

My favorite Mulligan album is a fairly obscure item called "Walk on the
Water," circa 1980, originally on DRG vinyl.
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