Personnel: Dave Brubeck (piano); Paul Desmond (alto saxophone); Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone); Jack Six (bass); Alan Dawson (drums).
Recorded at the Philharmonie, Berlin, Germany, the Olympia Theatre, Paris, France and De Doelen, Rotterdam, Sweden in 1972. Includes original release liner notes by Leonard Feather.
Personnel: Dave Brubeck (piano); Paul Desmond (alto saxophone); Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone); Jack Six (bass); Alan Dawson (drums).
Personnel: Dave Brubeck (piano); Paul Desmond (alto saxophone); Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone); Alan Dawson (drums).
Recording information: De Doelen, Rotterdam, The Netherlands (10/26/1972-11/04/1972); Olympia Theatre, Paris, France (10/26/1972-11/04/1972); Philharmonie, Berlin, Germany (10/26/1972-11/04/1972).
During 1968-72, Brubeck's Quartet usually featured baritonist Gerry Mulligan, bassist Jack Six and drummer Alan Dawson. For this very logical record, altoist Paul Desmond (who was with Brubeck from 1951-67) makes the group a quintet and his interplay with Mulligan is consistently delightful. Together they are heard live in Europe on "Truth," Mulligan's "Unfinished Woman," "Rotterdam Blues" and a definitive 16-minute rendition of "Take Five." In addition, Desmond is showcased on "Koto Song" and as an encore Brubeck plays a lighthearted if brief "Sweet Georgia Brown." ~ Scott Yanow
