Mainstream of Jazz is an album led by American jazz baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan with tracks recorded in 1956 which were released by EmArcy.
Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars stating "this was a classic West Coast style jazz band and each of its recordings are worth acquiring".
Track listing
All compositions by Gerry Mulligan except as indicated
"Elevation" (Elliot Lawrence, Mulligan) - 6:51
"Mainstream" - 6:49
"Ain't It the Truth" (Count Basie) - 5:23
"Igloo" (Jerry Lloyd) - 6:57
"Blue at the Roots" - 5:46
"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)