Gerry Mulligan - Jazz America (2011)

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The film’s opening alternates clips of Mulligan smiling, playing his baritone sax and speaking. That brief documentary sequence establishes the good feeling that prevails in this 1981 performance at Eric’s, a New York club. From there on, it’s all music. Mulligan’s rhythm section—pianist Harold Danko, bassist Frank Luther, drummer Billy Hart—are locked into the spirit, one another and their leader. It’s a flawless set of Mulligan tunes of the period, including “North Atlantic Run,” “Song for Strayhorn” and “K-4 Pacific.” Gary Keys’ cinematography has the intimacy of tight closeups, just enough camera movement and no cute tricks. The sound by Jim Anderson is excellent.

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Tracklist:
1. 17 Mile Drive [8:50]
2. Around About Sundown [8:31]
3. For and Unfinished Woman [9:25]
4. Walk on Water [6:57]
5. Noth Atlantic Run [7:22]
6. Song for Strayhorn [7:23]
7. K-4 Pacific [10:40]