Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster – Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster

Recorded in 1959 and originally released in 1960, this meeting between two of the most important saxophonists in jazz history is a true classic of cool jazz and swing.

Gerry Mulligan on baritone saxophone and Ben Webster on tenor saxophone engage in an extraordinary musical dialogue, balancing subtlety, elegance and intensity with a natural rapport that makes every performance particularly captivating. Accompanied by Jimmy Rowles on piano, Leroy Vinnegar on double bass and Mel Lewis on drums, the two musicians explore a repertoire rich in melody and improvisational freedom. Highlights include “Chelsea Bridge”, with its delicate and romantic atmosphere, “The Cat Walk”, “Sunday”, “Who's Got Rhythm?” and “Go Home”. An essential album for lovers of classic jazz, celebrating the meeting of two distinctive yet perfectly complementary musical personalities.