Gerry Mulligan - Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster (Verve Acoustic Sounds Series) (LP)

Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster unites two jazz legends for an unforgettable collaboration that showcases the lyrical baritone sax of Gerry Mulligan alongside the velvet-smooth tenor sax of Ben Webster. Originally released on Verve Records, this album epitomizes the elegant interplay and emotional depth that defined the golden era of cool jazz. The rhythm section, featuring Jimmy Rowles, Leroy Vinnegar, and Mel Lewis, provides a swinging foundation that brings these classic sessions to life.

This 2024 Verve Acoustic Sounds Series edition brings renewed focus to every nuance of the session, with lush, expressive performances on tracks like “Chelsea Bridge” and “Go Home.” Housed in a handsome gatefold tip-on jacket with alternate artwork and a catalogue insert, this new release is a testament to the enduring artistry of Mulligan and Webster—a must for any jazz lover’s collection.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Verve Records
• Genre: Jazz
• Release Date: 07/25/2024
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TRACKS

A1. Chelsea Bridge
A2. The Cat Walk
A3. Sunday
B1. Who’s Got Rhythm
B2. Tell Me When
B3. Go Home