In October 1957, “Riverside” label released “Mulligan Meets Monk”, album by Thelonious Monk and Gerry Mulligan. It was recorded in August 1957, at “Reeves” in New York City, and was produced by Orrin Keepnews.
Personnel:
- Gerry Mulligan – baritone saxophone
- Thelonious Monk – piano
- Wilbur Ware – double bass
- Shadow Wilson – drums
- Jack Higgins – recording
- Paul Bacon – design
- Robert Parent – cover photography
- Orrin Keepnews – liner notes
Track listing:
- ‘Round Midnight – Thelonious Monk, Cootie Williams, Bernie Hanighen
- Rhythm-a-Ning – Thelonious Monk
- Sweet and Lovely – Gus Arnheim, Jules LeMare, Harry Tobias
- Decidedly – Gerry Mulligan
- Straight, No Chaser – Thelonious Monk
- I Mean You – Thelonious Monk, Coleman Hawkins
