Album · 1957
Mulligan Meets Monk
- Released
- October 1957
- Label
- Riverside
- Catalogue no.
- RLP 1106
- Tracklist
- 6 tracks
- Length
- 40:53
- Country
- US
“Mulligan Meets Monk” is an album by Thelonious Monk and Gerry Mulligan, released in 1957 on Riverside. The original release has 6 tracks with a running time of 40:53. Jazz standards on the record include “I Mean You”, “Rhythm-a-ning”, “Round Midnight” and “Straight No Chaser”. The line-up features Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone), Shadow Wilson (drums (drum set)), Thelonious Monk (piano) and Wilbur Ware (bass).
Who played on Mulligan Meets Monk
- Gerry Mulligan baritone saxophone all tracks
- Shadow Wilson drums (drum set) all tracks
- Thelonious Monk piano all tracks
- Wilbur Ware bass all tracks
Tracklist
- A1 ’Round Midnight standard — Thelonious Monk, Cootie Williams 8:29
- A2 Rhythm-a-ning standard — Thelonious Monk 5:20
- A3 Sweet and Lovely standard — Gus Arnheim, Neil Moret 7:17
- B1 Decidedly — Gerry Mulligan 5:54
- B2 Straight, No Chaser standard — Thelonious Monk 7:00
- B3 I Mean You standard — Coleman Hawkins, Thelonious Monk 6:53
Production
- Jack Higgins recording
- Orrin Keepnews liner notes, producer
- Ray Fowler engineer
More albums by Thelonious Monk and Gerry Mulligan
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Mulligan Meets Monk?
The line-up of Mulligan Meets Monk includes Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone), Shadow Wilson (drums (drum set)), Thelonious Monk (piano) and Wilbur Ware (bass).
Which label released Mulligan Meets Monk?
Mulligan Meets Monk was released in 1957 on Riverside (RLP 1106).
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