This classic 1960 album by Mulligan, the Cool Jazz innovator, and Webster, the legendary Ellingtonian, is one for the ages. The tunes they recorded, from “Chelsea Bridge” to “Go Home”, are smooth, lush and emotional, driven along by a rhythm section of Jimmy Rowles, Leroy Vinnegar and Mel Lewis that swings with just the right amount of bop.

VERVE ACOUSTIC SOUNDS SERIES: Stereo, mastered fully analogue from the original tapes by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound, QPR pressing (180 g), firm tip-on gatefold (Stoughton Printing), padded inner sleeve.

Tracklist:

Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster (1960)

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

Gerry Mulligan: Baritone Saxophone
Ben Webster: Tenor Saxophone 
Jimmy Rowles: Piano
Leroy Vinnegar: Bass
Mel Lewis: Drums