Walk on the Water | ||||
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Studio album by Gerry Mulligan and His Orchestra | ||||
Released | 1980 | |||
Recorded | September 1980 | |||
Studio | Downtown Sound Studios, New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 38:33 | |||
Label | DRG | |||
Producer | Gerry Mulligan | |||
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Walk on the Water is an album by American jazz saxophonist Gerry Mulligan and His Orchestra featuring performances recorded in 1980 and first released on the DRG label. [1] [2] In 1982, the album received the Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album. [3]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [4] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [5] |
AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating, "Baritonist Gerry Mulligan has had few opportunities to record with a big band since his Concert Jazz Band broke up in 1963, a real pity considering how talented a composer and arranger he has been. This DRG release features a strong orchestra performing several of Jeru's compositions". [4]
All compositions by Gerry Mulligan except where noted.
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