Jeru (album) explained

Jeru is an album recorded by American jazz saxophonist and bandleader Gerry Mulligan featuring performances recorded in 1962 which were released on the Columbia label.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "Mulligan is in fine form and, even if the music on this LP is not all that essential, it is quite enjoyable".

Track listing

1. "Capricious" (Billy Taylor) - 5:47
2. "Here I'll Stay" (Kurt Weill, Alan Jay Lerner) - 5:00
3. "Inside Impromptu" (Taylor) - 5:32
4. "You've Come Home" (Cy Coleman, Carolyn Leigh) - 5:40
5. "Get Out of Town" (Cole Porter) - 4:12
6. "Blue Boy" (Gerry Mulligan) - 4:38
7. "Lonely Town" (Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden, Adolph Green) - 5:34

Personnel

• Gerry Mulligan - baritone saxophone
• Tommy Flanagan - piano
• Ben Tucker - bass
• Dave Bailey - drums
• Alec Dorsey - congas

Notes and References

1. Watts, R., Callahan, M., Eyries, P. & Edwards, D. Columbia Main Series, Part 15: CL 1900-1999/CS 8700-8799 (1962-1963) accessed February 29, 2016
2. Dugelay, G & Hallqvist, K. Gerry Mulligan Discography accessed February 29, 2016