Paul Desmond / Gerry Mulligan – Two of a Mind (1962)

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RCA Victor – LSP-2624Rec. Dates : June 26, 1962, July 3, 1962, August 13, 1962Stream this Album Alto Sax : Paul DesmondBaritone Sax : Gerry MulliganBass : John Beal, Joe Benjamin, Wendell MarshallDrums : Connie Kay, Mel Lewis Billboard : 11/10/1962Jazz Spotlight Album Modern jazz listeners should welcome this one with open arms. It spotlights two of the most eloquent witty and…

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Cohn Perkins Kamuca – The Brothers (1956)

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RCA Victor – LPM-1162Rec. Dates : June 24, 1955, June 25, 1955Stream this Album Tenor Sax : Al Cohn, Richie Kamuca, Bill PerkinsBass : John BealDrums : Chuck FloresGuitar : Barry Galbraith, Jimmy RaneyPiano : Hank Jones Billboard : 02/56/1956Score of 77 This album must have been conceived as a hopeful experiment: Three tenor saxophones are pitted against rhythm section. Such an arrangement…

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