Gene Norman Presents the Original Gerry Mulligan Tentet and Quartet

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Released 1954 Gene Norman Presents the Original Gerry Mulligan Tentet and Quartet(1953) Paris Concert(1954) Release date 1954 Genre Jazz		Producer Gene Norman Artist Gerry Mulligan Label GNP Crescendo Record Co.

Recorded January 29 & 31 and May 7, 1953 Studio Capitol Recording Studios, Hollywood, California and Los Angeles, California Similar Verve Jazz Masters 36, Annie Ross Sings a Song with, Butterfly with Hiccups

Gene Norman Presents the Original Gerry Mulligan Tentet and Quartet is a compilation album by saxophonist and bandleader Gerry Mulligan featuring performances recorded in 1953 and originally released as two 10 inch LPs, one on the Gene Norman Presents label and one on Capitol.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Gregg Juke observed "For those interested in the '50s West Coast scene, or new fans looking for quintessential Gerry Mulligan, look no further than Tentet and Quartet".

Track listing

All compositions by Gerry Mulligan except where noted.

"Westwood Walk" - 2:33
"Simbah" - 2:57
"Walking Shoes" - 3:37
"Rocker" - 2:27
"A Ballad" - 2:53
"Taking a Chance on Love" (Vernon Duke, Ted Fetter, John La Touche) - 2:50
"Flash" - 3:14
"Ontet" - 3:14
"Varsity Drag" (Ray Henderson, Lew Brown, Buddy DeSylva) - 2:20
"Speak Low" (Kurt Weill, Ogden Nash) - 2:09
"Half Nelson" (Miles Davis) - 3:00
"Lady Bird" (Tadd Dameron) - 4:28
"Love Me or Leave Me" (Walter Donaldson, Gus Kahn) - 3:25
"Swing House" - 3:18

Note

Recorded at Capitol Recording Studios in Hollywood, California on January 29, 1953 (tracks 1, & 3-5) and January 31, 1953 (tracks 2 & 6-8) and in Los Angeles, California on May 7, 1953 (tracks 9-14)