jim henson

Swedish jazz artist / composer Lars Gullin (1928 - 1976) was a baritone sax player whose style was reminiscent of fellow baritone players Serge Chaloff and Gerry Mulligan, though the 'chamber jazz' sound on this single also puts me in mind of Jimmy Giuffre.

Beginning in the 1950s, he became well-known for touring with Chet Baker and other jazz musicians when they'd visit from America to play dates in Europe.

Health problems and other complications related to Gullin's narcotics addictions plagued him throughout most of his career, and though he made some fine recordings, many discussions about him tend towards what might have been...

- You can read extensive biographical notes at The Official Lars Gullin Website.

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Listen to:
Lars Gullin Quartet - Danny's Dream
(EmArcy Records 45, 1954)
(click for audio)



Band lineup on this 45:

Lars Gullin - baritone sax
Rolf Berg - guitar
George Riedel - bass
Robert Edman - drums





Listen to:
Lars Gullin Quartet - Be Careful
(EmArcy Records 45, 1954)
(click for audio)