empty cell Gerry Mulligan and Thelonious Monk
Gerry Mulligan and Thelonious Monk were prominent American jazz musicians. Mulligan, renowned for his mastery of the baritone saxophone, and Monk, a pioneering pianist and composer, collaborated on the album "Mulligan Meets Monk" in 1957. This album, released under Riverside Records, features tracks like "'Round Midnight" and "Straight, No Chaser". The recording is noted for its unique blend of Monk's harmonic complexity and Mulligan's melodic fluidity. Beyond this project, both artists significantly contributed to the jazz scene through their individual careers and collaborations with other notable musicians.