Gerry Mulligan Big Band - Bweebida Bobbida - 16 july 1982 • World of Jazz

“Bweebida Bwobbida” (sometimes spelled “Bweebida Bobbida”) was originally conceived as a vehicle for larger ensembles by its composer, Gerry Mulligan. Based on the well-known chord changes to the standard “I Got Rhythm,” he first recorded it for Prestige and the baritone saxophonist continued to tinker with its arrangement over the next 11 years, recording a brilliant quartet version with valve trombonist Bob Brookmeyer for the album the Gerry Mulligan Songbook. He asked Brookmeyer to arrange it for the critically acclaimed Concert Jazz Band in the early 1960s. Brookmeyer retained the inventive improvised counterpoint between he and the baritone saxophonist, but he greatly extended and revamped the work, adding some pep to the chart while also leaving room to show case soloists like alto saxophonist Gene Quill. Mulligan recorded a final quartet version with Brookmeyer during the making of the Phillips LP Spring is Sprung in 1962, though this version remains unissued.
This recording was made at the North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, The Netherlands on 16 July 1982

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