The pairing of Thelonious Monk and Gerry Mulligan must have resembled a clash in cultures at the time it took place. Here was Monk, as East Coast as could be, connecting with the musician who, more

Mulligan Meets Monk

The pairing of Thelonious Monk and Gerry Mulligan must have resembled a clash in cultures at the time it took place. Here was Monk, as East Coast as could be, connecting with the musician who, more than anyone else, introduced the concept of West Coast jazz to the world. Yet the pair shared not only mutual respect but also many common musical values, and their historic conclave, featuring an indelible version of Monk s Round Midnight (and, on this CD reissue, four intriguing alternate takes), identified a common ground where the sinew in Mulligan s sound and Monk s economy and whimsy appeared in greater relief. This is jazz without coasts or borders.

Country	USA
Brand	Concord Music Group
Manufacturer	Fantasy
Binding	Audio CD
ItemPartNumber	10914189
Model	27074386
ReleaseDate	2013-07-23
UnitCount	1
Format	Original recording remastered
UPCs	888072345904
EANs	0888072345904

Mulligan Meets Monk