RARE jazz GERRY MULLIGAN meets THELONIOUS MONK - RIVERSIDE 247 mono '58 press DG

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DESCRIPTION:
Nice early pressing of a classic collaboration by two jazz giants. This is a 1958 mono pressing with the classic blue Riverside "microphone" labels, not one of the subsequent reissues. Features the all-time classic tunes "'Round Midnight" and "Straight, No Chaser." Cover design by Paul Bacon and liner notes by Orrin Keepnews.

PERSONNEL:
Jerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Thelonious Monk, piano; Wilbur Ware, bass; Shadow Wilson, drums.

COVER:
Very Good with very little wear to slicks and no bends, warps, stains, marks, writing or tears. Small wear spot at bottom right seam, minor flaking at top of spine and a 3" split at top right has been expertly re-glued. Back is still bright and very clean. Original price tag from Dayton's Department Store in Minneapolis on front.

DISC:
Near mint with no wear, dirt, scuffs, scratches, spots, fingerprints or chips. One or two barely visible and inaudible hairlines per side. Plays perfectly flat and centered, with mirror-like surface in dead-wax and full original gloss in the grooves. Side 1 plays with some factory surface noise that does not detract from the music and is noticeable only in quieter passages. Side 2 plays very quiet with almost NO surface noise. The sound could probably be even better with a good machine cleaning, but we leave that to the discretion of the buyer.

MATRIX INFO:
Side 1: Hand-etched "CC" & "RLP-12-247 A-1" (no other markings)
Side 2: Hand-etched "RLP-12-247 B-1" (no other markings)
"-1" = 1st stampers (earliest pressings)

LABELS:
Near mint DEEP GROOVE labels are Near Mint with no wear, writing, stickers, fingerprints or spindle trails. Two tiny flakes gone from side 2, otherwise clean with perfect and complete print.

INNER SLEEVE:
A newer poly-lined protective sleeve is provided in addition to the original wax paper inner sleeve, which has the expected wrinkles and tears.

REVIEWS:
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.  - All Music Guide

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