Mainstream of Jazz is an album led by American jazz baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan with tracks recorded in 1956 which were released by EmArcy.[1][2]

Mainstream of Jazz
Studio album by Gerry Mulligan Sextet
Released	1956
Recorded	January 25 and September 26, 1956
Genre	Jazz
Length	54:18
Label	EmArcy
Gerry Mulligan chronology
Presenting the Gerry Mulligan Sextet (1955) Mainstream of Jazz (1956) Recorded in Boston at Storyville (1956)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Down Beat	[3]
Allmusic	[4]

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars stating "this was a classic West Coast style jazz band and each of its recordings are worth acquiring".[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Gerry Mulligan except as indicated

1. "Elevation" (Elliot Lawrence, Mulligan) - 6:51
2. "Mainstream" - 6:49
3. "Ain't It the Truth" (Count Basie) - 5:23
4. "Igloo" (Jerry Lloyd) - 6:57
5. "Blue at the Roots" - 5:46
6. "Lollypop" (Chico Hamilton, Gerald Wiggins) - 5:48

• Recorded in New York City on January 25, 1956 (tracks 2 & 3) and September 26, 1956 (tracks 1 & 4-6)

Personnel

• Gerry Mulligan – baritone saxophone, piano
• Jon Eardley – trumpet
• Don Ferrara – trumpet
• Bob Brookmeyer – valve trombone
• Zoot Sims – tenor saxophone
• Bill Crow – double bass
• Dave Bailey – drums

References