At this 1974 concert baritonist
Gerry Mulligan and trumpeter
Chet Baker had one of their very rare reunions; it would be only the second and final time that they recorded together after
Mulligan's original quartet broke up in 1953. Oddly enough, a fairly contemporary rhythm section was used (keyboardist
Bob James, vibraphonist
Dave Samuels, bassist
Ron Carter, drummer
Harvey Mason, and in one of his first recordings, guitarist
John Scofield). However, some of the old magic was still there between the horns, and in addition to two of
Mulligan's newer tunes, this set (the first of two volumes) also includes fresh versions of "Line for Lyons" and "My Funny Valentine." ~ Scott Yanow