Paul Desmond & Gerry Mulligan - Two Of A Mind (1962) [2015] Hi-Res

Altoist Paul Desmond and baritonist Gerry Mulligan always made for a perfect team during their infrequent collaborations. Both of the saxophonists had immediately distinctive light tones, strong wits, and the ability to improvise melodically. Here the two masterful reed players are featured in pianoless quartets that also include Wendell Marshall, Joe Benjamin or John Beal on bass, and Connie Kay or Mel Lewis on drums. The songs all utilize common chord changes, including the two "originals" ("Two of a Mind" and "Blight of the Fumble Bee"), and the interplay between Desmond and Mulligan is consistently delightful. Highly recommended.


Tracks:

01 - All the Things You Are 05:49
02 - Stardust 08:21
03 - Two of a Mind 05:46
04 - Blight of the Fumble Bee 06:35
05 - The Way You Look Tonight 07:20
06 - Out of Nowhere 06:45

Personnel:

Paul Desmond – alto saxophone
Gerry Mulligan – baritone saxophone
John Beal, Joe Benjamin, Wendell Marshall – bass
Connie Kay, Mel Lewis – drums