Brubeck & Mulligan: Live at the Berlin Philharmonie

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Label: Columbia
Year: 1971
Released on LP: Yes
Released on CD: Yes

Tracks

CD 1

1. Out of Nowhere
2. Mexican Jumping Bean
3. Blessed Are the Poor (The Sermon on the Mount)
4. Things Ain't What They Used to Be
5. Out of the Way of the People

CD 2

1. The Duke
2. New Orleans
3. Indian Song
4. Limehouse Blues
5.St. Louis Blues
6.Basin Street Blues
7.Take Five
8.Lullaby de Mexico

Personnel

Dave Brubeck (piano)
Gerry Mulligan (baritone sax)
Alan Dawson (drums)
Jack Six (bass)

Notes

1. Only five songs on the Columbia US release were on the original LP. A further 6 tracks were released on European LP releases.

2. The double CD release included two tracks "Out of Nowhere" and "Mexican Jumping Bean" never released before on any format.

Reviews

All Music Guide – CD - Review – copyright

Out of the 13 selections included on this double CD, six were originally released just in Europe, two ("Out of Nowhere" and "Mexican Jumping Bean") were never out before and only five songs were on the American LP.

Considering how inspired the Dave Brubeck Quartet sounds, it is surprising that the music has been so obscure for so long. Baritonist Gerry Mulligan is particularly heated on the opening two numbers (the unreleased tracks), pianist Dave Brubeck really stretches himself (check him out on "Things Ain't What They Used to Be" where he progresses from stride to free), and bassist Jack Six and drummer Alan Dawson, in addition to their solo space, are quite alert and constantly pushing the lead voices.

Not only are the musicians in top form but the audience is very enthusiastic, demanding three encores. The extensive liner notes by Geoffrey Smith are also a major plus. Highly recommended.


Scott Yanow

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