THELONIOUS MONK GERRY MULLIGAN MULLIGAN MEETS MONK ORIG NRMT 1957

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Here is a NEAR MINT MINUS! copy of the LP from Thelonious Monk and Gerry Mulligan titled MULLIGAN MEETS MONK. It is a MICROGROOVE pressing on the RIVERSIDE label, catalog #RLP 1106 in STEREO sound. This ORIGINAL LP was released in 1957. The vinyl is in NEAR MINT MINUS! condition shiny and black and should have excellent playback. The original cardboard cover is in NEAR MINT MINUS . EXCELLENT PLUS! condition with some light  wear and toning. It is a NEAR MINT MINUS! copy of this LP for you to own. It is an opportunity to purchase this LP in this condition. It’s a true gem for the COOL / WEST COAST JAZZ collector! Email me with any questions and be sure to look at the pic’s. I DO NOT ACCEPT BIDS FROM OR MAIL TO SOUTH AMERICA, SOUTH AFRICA, ITALY & OTHER COUNTRIES. IF YOU ARE NOT FROM THE USA CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING! International bidders can email me for shipping rates. Thanks for Looking & Good Luck!

Music Review from AllMusic.com by Anthony Tognazzini

Mulligan Meets Monk documents the 1957 meeting of two sharp musical minds. Though the pairing may seem unlikely, baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan -- whose cool, West Coast style blends dexterity with laid-back grace -- and Thelonious Monk -- whose radical, angular piano playing and thoroughly modern compositions are blueprints for the possibilities of bop -- sound remarkable together. In fact, it is the contrast between the players' styles that lends this set its balance and appeal. The program, which includes four compositions by Monk and one by Mulligan, is unassailable. Mulligan acquits himself admirably on the Monk classics "'Round Midnight," "Rhythm-a-ning," and "Straight, No Chaser," unfurling his smooth tone over their zigzagging melodies and ambitious scalar architecture. Mulligan's "Decidedly," a bright bop workout, fits easily alongside Monk's tunes, especially with the help of Monk's off-kilter, accented comping. Bassist Wilbur Ware and drummer Shadow Wilson lend solid support to the spirited playing of the two leaders, making this top-notch session -- with its great tunes, chemistry, and soloing -- a true classic.