Description
Rarco Vilar: Gerry Mulligan, Paul Desmond & the Dave Brubeck Trio – Live in Berlin 1972 (DVD)
Product Information
- UPC: 8436028696505
- Product Type: DVD Video
- Label: Standing Ovation / Osmosis Entertainment
- Format: Color / Mono
- Running Time: Approximately 93 minutes
- Recording Date & Venue: November 4, 1972, Berliner Philharmonie, Berlin, Germany
- Release Year: 2008
- Region: Made in EU (check player compatibility) REGION 0
Overview
For the first time ever on DVD, this historic concert captures a rare reunion of jazz giants Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone), Paul Desmond (alto saxophone), and the Dave Brubeck Trio live in Berlin in 1972. This unique performance showcases the brilliant interplay between these legendary musicians, who shaped the sound of jazz from the 1950s through the 1970s. The concert highlights material primarily drawn from their celebrated collaborations and iconic albums, including the celebrated counterpoint on "All the Things You Are" and the timeless classic "Take Five," composed by Desmond.
This DVD is a must-have for jazz enthusiasts who appreciate the nuanced genius of West Coast cool jazz and the pioneering spirit of these artists. Featuring additional compositions from the quartet era and solo performances, the recording preserves a memorable night at the Berliner Philharmonie, reflecting a golden age of jazz.
Product Features
- Format: DVD Video
- Length: Approximately 93 minutes
- Audio: Mono sound, color video
- Tracklist: Includes classic jazz standards and original compositions by Dave Brubeck, Gerry Mulligan, and Paul Desmond
- Packaging: Includes photos by David Redferns/Staff
- Release: Licensed by Osmosis Entertainment, Standing Ovation collection
Track Listing
- Blues for Newport (Dave Brubeck) – 14:13
- All the Things You Are (Jerome Kern / Oscar Hammerstein II) – 11:04
- For All We Know (Fred Coots / Sam Lewis) [Mulligan out] – 4:07
- Line for Lyons (Gerry Mulligan) – 5:49
- Blessed Are the Poor (The Sermon on the Mount) (Dave Brubeck) [Desmond out] – 5:37
- Mexican Jumping Bean (Gerry Mulligan) [Desmond out] – 6:33
- Sign Off (Mulligan, Desmond, Brubeck) – 11:14
- Someday My Prince Will Come (Frank Churchill / Larry Morey) [Mulligan out] – 8:23
- These Foolish Things (Strachey, Link, Marvell) [Mulligan & Desmond out] – 4:28
- Take Five (Paul Desmond) – 16:20
- Take the "A" Train (Billy Strayhorn) – 5:32
Interesting Facts
- First Time on DVD: This Berlin 1972 performance is the first official release of this concert on any video format, making it a precious collector’s item.
- Legendary Reunion: The concert captures Paul Desmond and Dave Brubeck returning to the stage together with Gerry Mulligan, recalling the magic of their earlier collaborations.
- Jazz Heritage: Features key works from Time Out and the pianoless quartet albums Blues in Time and Two of a Mind, highlighting the celebrated contrapuntal interplay between Mulligan and Desmond.
- Historic Venue: Recorded at the renowned Berliner Philharmonie, a prestigious concert hall known for excellent acoustics and hosting top classical and jazz performers.
- Masterful Performers: Showcases the virtuosic talents of Dave Brubeck on piano, Jack Six on bass, and Alan Dawson on drums alongside Mulligan and Desmond’s iconic saxophone lines.
Publishers
Licensed by Osmosis Entertainment Ltd. All rights reserved. Photos by David Redferns/Staff. Made in the EU.
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