Gerry Mulligan

• 5 STARS ALL MUSIC GUIDE

Make no mistake about it, the swing and bop start right here on this legendary 1959 session between baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan and tenor man Ben Webster. Produced by Norman Granz this reissue is sonically worth the extra bread as it feels like you're right in the control room every note of the way.

There's a beautiful, understated quality to the music on this session that makes it the perfect relaxing around the house on a rainy day disc to pop in the player. File this one under cool, very smooth, and supple.

PERSONNEL:

• GERRY MULLIGAN, baritone sax
• BEN WEBSTER, tenor sax
• JIMMY ROWLES, piano
• LEROY VINNEGAR, bass
• MEL LEWIS, drums

Los Angeles, November 3, 1959

side a:

• A1. Chelsea Bridge
• A2. The Cat Walk
• A3. Sunday

side b:

• B1. Who's Got Rhythm
• B2. Tell Me When
• B3. Go Home