Paul Desmond & Gerry Mulligan - Two Of A Mind (1962/2015) [Official Digital Download]

"Two of a Mind" is an album recorded by American jazz saxophonists Paul Desmond and Gerry Mulligan featuring performances recorded in 1962 which were released on the RCA Victor label. This is an album of great melodic interaction between Desmond and Mulligan. It's too bad that they did not perform more often with each other. But what the did give us, will have to do.

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.

Tracklist:

01 - All the Things You Are
02 - Stardust
03 - Two of a Mind
04 - Blight of the Fumble Bee
05 - The Way You Look Tonight
06 - Out of Nowhere

Recorded by RCA Studio A, New York City, June 26 (#4), July 3 (#1,2) and August 13 (#3,5,6), 1962.

Musicians:
Paul Desmond - alto saxophone
Gerry Mulligan - baritone saxophone
Wendell Marshall - bass on "1 & 2"
Joe Benjamin - bass on "3 & 6"
John Beal - bass on "4 & 5"
Connie Kay - drums on "1, 2, 4, 5"
Mel Lewis - drums on "3 & 6"


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