As a central figure in West Coast Jazz, Gerry Mulligan was active in deepening exchanges with trumpeter Chet Baker and others.
Returning to New York, Mulligan co-starred with Thelonious Monk in 1957.「Mulligan Meets Monk」
In 1963, he released 「Night Lights」, which has a quiet style different from the progressive work that impressed with the baritone sax of the 1950s, and became his masterpiece.
Recorded SEp 1963
baritone sax, piano Gerry Mulligan
trumpet, fl.horn Art Farmer
trombone Bob Brookmeyer
guitar Jim Hall
bass Bill Crow
drums Dave Bailey
1. Night Lights
2. Morning Of The Carnival
3. Wee Small Hours