Mulligan Meets Monk by Thelonious Monk, released 18 October 2010, includes the following tracks: "Sweet And Lovely", "Straight, No Chaser" and more.
This version of Mulligan Meets Monk comes as a 1xLP.
The vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. - & GERRY MULLIGAN
Baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan and pianist Thelonious Monk team up on this 1957 record with bassist Wilbur Ware and drummer Shadow Wilson. Tracks: 'Round Midnight, Rhythm-A-Ning, Sweet And Lovely, Decidedly, Straight, No Chaser, I Mean You.
"Mulligan Meets Monk" is a legendary jazz LP that brings together two of the genre's most innovative figures: baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan and pianist Thelonious Monk. Released in 1957, this album captures an extraordinary session where Mulligan?s smooth, melodic lines intertwine with Monk?s angular, inventive piano style. The result is a unique blend of cool jazz and bebop sensibilities, featuring standout tracks like "?Round Midnight" and "Straight, No Chaser." This reissue by Fan/OJC ensures audiophile-quality sound for collectors and new listeners alike. Gerry Mulligan was one of the leading lights of West Coast jazz, known for his work with Chet Baker and his pioneering role in developing the pianoless quartet format. Over his career, he received multiple Grammy Awards and collaborated with legends such as Miles Davis. Fan/OJC (Original Jazz Classics) is renowned for its meticulous remastering of classic jazz albums, making timeless recordings accessible to modern audiences while preserving their original essence.