This was a compilation of tracks previously issued on three different 10″ records issued by Pacific Jazz in 1952 and 1953: PJ LP-1, PJ LP-2, and PJ LP-5.

Besides Mulligan and Baker, the musicians include Larry Bunker or Chico Hamilton (drums) and Carson Smith or Bob Whitlock (bass).

The cover painting is by Keith Finch, part of a series in which Pacific Jazz worked with West Coast artists. The back cover notes “Reproductions of the cover painting suitable for framing are available to you at 50c per copy postpaid.” Wonder if they’d honor that nearly 70 years later.

My copy looks to be a 1957 pressing (see “REmastered REissue” on the labels) from RCA’s Hollywood plant. The cover has seen better days, but the vinyl is in great shape.

Via Crossroads Records in Portland OR.