Gerry Mulligan Quartet Volume 2 is an album by saxophonist and bandleader Gerry Mulligan featuring performances recorded in 1953 and originally released as a 10-inch LP on the Pacific Jazz label.
[1][2] In 2001 Pacific Jazz re-released the album on CD with additional alternate takes and 12" masters along with five live tracks.
The Allmusic review by Ken Dryden noted "Their unique approach to music came to be labeled as 'cool' or West Coast jazz, relying on intricate improvisations, with Mulligan's inventive, lyrical baritone being well complemented by Baker, an unschooled player who possessed a gift for playing by ear".
[3] All compositions by Gerry Mulligan except as indicated Original 10 inch LP release: CD Release: Recorded at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, California on April 27, 1953 (tracks 5, 6 & 8–12 and April 29 & 30, 1953 (tracks 1–4, 7 & 13–15) and at The Haig in Hollywood, California on May 20, 1953 (tracks 16–20).