: Mulligan aimed to create a "reformed" big band that avoided the brassy, overwhelming volume of traditional swing orchestras. He utilized a unique instrumentation—notably featuring three baritone saxophones at times—to achieve a deep, woody, and transparent sound.

: Baritone Saxophone, Piano (occasionally), and Leader Bob Brookmeyer : Valve Trombone (Mulligan's primary foil) Conte Candoli & Nick Travis : Trumpets Zoot Sims : Tenor Saxophone Gene Quill : Alto Saxophone

Detail the between this studio album and their famous live recordings (like At the Village Vanguard ).

(Arr. Bob Brookmeyer) You Took Advantage of Me (Arr. Mulligan) Out of This World (Arr. Brookmeyer) Key Personnel