Mulligan Meets Monk

These are two of my favorites musicians in no small part due to their distinct sound. Monk is one of a kind, that's a given, but Mulligan's baritone sound is instantly recongizable as well. An album pairing the two of them is naturally going to play to my enthusiasms. Wilbur Ware (bass) and Shadow Wilson (drums), who Monk was currently working with at the Five Spot (from LP notes) fill out the ensemble. Rhythm-a-ning is a favorite from this album.

RIVERSIDE RECORDS 1957