Mulligan Meets Monk

Thelonious Monk

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  • Genre: Jazz
  • Label: Birdland
  • Released Date: 18th November 2013
  • Buying Format:
    1LP Includes CD

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Re mastered in London 2013, Mulligan Meets Monk documents the 1957 meeting of two sharp musical minds. Though the pairing may seem unlikely, baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan — whose cool, West Coast style blends dexterity with laid-back grace — and Thelonious Monk — whose radical, angular piano playing and thoroughly modern compositions are blueprints for the possibilities of bop — sound remarkable together. In fact, it is the contrast between the players’ styles that lends this set its balance and appeal. The program, which includes four compositions by Monk and one by Mulligan, is unassailable. Mulligan acquits himself admirably on the Monk classics “‘Round Midnight,” “Rhythm-a-ning,” and “Straight, No Chaser,” unfurling his smooth tone over their zigzagging melodies and ambitious scalar architecture. Mulligan’s “Decidedly,” a bright bop workout, fits easily alongside Monk’s tunes, especially with the help of Monk’s off-kilter, accented comping. Bassist Wilbur Ware and drummer Shadow Wilson lend solid support to the spirited playing of the two leaders, making this top-notch session — with its great tunes, chemistry, and soloing — a true classic.

Produced by Orrin Keepnews.
Recorded in NYC August 12th -13th 1957
Thelonious Monk – Piano
Gerry Mulligan – Baritone Saxophone
Wilbur Ware – Double Bass
Shadow Wilson – Drums (Originally issued on Riverside Records RLP1106)

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Track Listings

Side One
1.Round Midnight
2.Rhythm –A – Ning
3.Sweet & Lonely
Side Two
1.Decidedly (Take5)
2.Straight No Chaser (Take 3)
3.I Mean You

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