Gerry Mulligan Age of Steam

[AndrewHill]

I not too familiar with Mulligan's 70's output, but I have this one on hold at Half Price, and I know its OOP. So, how is it? It seems to be largely an accoustic affair, except for the electric guitars, but I'm not too sure about that, and it seems to be progressive along the same lines as Miles and Don Ellis of the same era. So, is it worth picking up? Opinions are greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

HG

[JSngry]

My favorite Mulligan.

Seriously.

[White Lightning]

My favorite Mulligan.

Seriously.

What Jim said. Big time.

[JohnS]

You wont be disappointed.

[JSngry]

It's so...fresh (and yes, there is some Rhodes on it, thank god!)). "Characteristically" Mulligan in spirit, but not always in devices. I listened to the hell out of it back in the day, lost my copy around 75 or so, never picked up another until a few months ago. Listened to it on and off for several weeks straight, just marveling at how there was this time when "older" players didn't fear being "contemporary" but rather found a way to work with(in) it than against it. Mulligan found a way to seriously speak his language in the then-current vernacular w/o compromising his validity or sounding like a bunch of gratuitous graftings. A rare feat that.

Then again, look who all was on it - Roger Kellaway, Tom Scott, Chuck Domanico, Joe Porcaro & John Guerin, as well as Bud Shank, Sweets Edison & Bob Brookmeyer. Some then "young blood" to make things happen "new-ish" with integrity for the older hands on board. And crazy-ass Howard Roberts who just don't give a damn.

A fine, fun record, this is!

[RiRiIII]

Amazing album. Highyl recommended. I bought some years ago a release of it that had the CD as well a DVD on Mulligan reaching masterclasses etc.

Alex

I not too familiar with Mulligan's 70's output, but I have this one on hold at Half Price, and I know its OOP. So, how is it? It seems to be largely an accoustic affair, except for the electric guitars, but I'm not too sure about that, and it seems to be progressive along the same lines as Miles and Don Ellis of the same era. So, is it worth picking up? Opinions are greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

HG

[Ken Dryden]

I've always enjoyed Mulligan's "K4 Pacific," which I think appeared for the first time on The Age of Steam.

I agree that the CD/DVD put out by John Snyder on Artist House is worth tracking down.

I was rather frustrated when Concord failed to issue any of Mulligan's big band selections on the CD with Mel Torme and George Shearing (The Classic Concert Live). "K4 Pacific" should have been included, as it was played (I taped the NPR Jazz Alive! broadcast of the show).

[jlhoots]

Agree with the others.

Get it!

[AndrewHill]

Ok, cool. Thanks guys for the reviews!