Line for Lyons

The photographs of William Claxton define the essence of cool – his stunningly intimate images of icons like Chet Baker combine technical innovation and an unerring sense of the moment to forge a singular aesthetic he defined as ‘jazz for the eyes’ - Jason Ankeny (AllMusic) –

"Line for Lyons" is Gerry Mulligan's early tribute to the prominent west coast disc jockey Jimmy Lyons. The baritone saxophonist developed a fondness for his composition and re-recorded it on a number of sessions with different instrumentation. The cover of this LP was shot during a recording session at Radio Recorders Studio B in Los Angeles, 1953 and we can see Chet Baker, Larry Bunker, Gerry Mulligan, and Carson Smith. On the inside, we can see Chet with Mulligan at the piano in California 1952.