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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. [Some reissues include a handful of alternate takes.]
© Anthony Tognazzini /TiVo
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Bernard D. Hanighen, ComposerLyricist - Thelonious Monk, Piano, MainArtist - Wilbur Ware, UprightBass - Gerry Mulligan, MainArtist, BaritoneSaxophone - Orrin Keepnews, Producer - Charles Cootie Williams, ComposerLyricist - Shadow Wilson, DrumKit - Thelonious S. Monk, ComposerLyricist - Kevin Gray, MasteringEngineer - Jack Higgins, RecordingEngineer
℗ 2025 Craft Recordings.
Thelonious Monk, Piano, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Wilbur Ware, UprightBass - Gerry Mulligan, MainArtist, BaritoneSaxophone - Orrin Keepnews, Producer - Shadow Wilson, DrumKit - Kevin Gray, MasteringEngineer - Jack Higgins, RecordingEngineer
℗ 2025 Craft Recordings.
Thelonious Monk, Piano, MainArtist - Gus Arnheim, ComposerLyricist - Wilbur Ware, UprightBass - Gerry Mulligan, MainArtist, BaritoneSaxophone - Harry Tobias, ComposerLyricist - Charles N. Daniels, ComposerLyricist - Orrin Keepnews, Producer - Shadow Wilson, DrumKit - Kevin Gray, MasteringEngineer - Jack Higgins, RecordingEngineer
℗ 2025 Craft Recordings.
Thelonious Monk, Piano, MainArtist - Wilbur Ware, UprightBass - Gerry Mulligan, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist, BaritoneSaxophone - Orrin Keepnews, Producer - Shadow Wilson, DrumKit - Kevin Gray, MasteringEngineer - Jack Higgins, RecordingEngineer
℗ 2025 Craft Recordings.
Thelonious Monk, Lyricist, Piano, MainArtist - Wilbur Ware, UprightBass - Gerry Mulligan, MainArtist, BaritoneSaxophone - Orrin Keepnews, Producer - Shadow Wilson, DrumKit - Kevin Gray, MasteringEngineer - Jack Higgins, RecordingEngineer
℗ 2025 Craft Recordings.
Thelonious Monk, Piano, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Wilbur Ware, UprightBass - Coleman Hawkins, Composer - Gerry Mulligan, MainArtist, BaritoneSaxophone - Orrin Keepnews, Producer - Shadow Wilson, DrumKit - Kevin Gray, MasteringEngineer - Jack Higgins, RecordingEngineer
℗ 2025 Craft Recordings.
Album review
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. [Some reissues include a handful of alternate takes.]
© Anthony Tognazzini /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 6 track(s)
- Total length: 00:41:36
- Main artists: Gerry Mulligan Thelonious Monk
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Craft Recordings
- Genre: Jazz
© 2025 Craft Recordings. ℗ 2025 Craft Recordings.
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