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Spring Is Sprung

1963 studio album by Gerry Mulligan Quartet

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Spring Is Sprung is an album by American jazz saxophonist Gerry Mulligan's Quartet featuring performances recorded in late 1962 and first released on the Philips label.

01Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic

AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars stating: "Mulligan and Brookmeyer always seem to stimulate one another's playing to a high level, and this album is no exception".

02Track listing

All compositions by Gerry Mulligan except as indicated

"Jive at Five" (Count Basie, Harry Edison) - 6:24
"Four for Three" - 4:58
"17 Mile Drive" - 4:57
"Subterranean Blues" - 9:41
"Spring Is Sprung" - 6:42
"Open Country" (Bob Brookmeyer) - 4:30

03Personnel

Gerry Mulligan - baritone saxophone, piano, track 5
Bob Brookmeyer - valve trombone, piano, track 4
Bill Crow - bass
Gus Johnson - drums

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