The tenor of
Stan Getz meets the baritone sax of
Gerry Mulligan – and then they switch things around for half of the record, as
Stan picks up the baritone and
Mulligan takes on tenor!
Gerry always seems to open up whole new sides of his playing when sharing the leader spotlight with another star – and here, in the company of
Getz, he hits a shimmering, sparkling sound that's really great, and filled with feeling.
Stan's wonderful too – very much in his best mid 50s Verve period – working in a groove that's deep and laidback, with a strong undercurrent of warmth – thanks to familiar rhythm backing from the trio of Lou Levy on piano, Ray Brown on bass, and
Stan Levey on drums. Titles include "Anything Goes", "Ballad", and "That Old Feeling".
(Mono Verve Records Inc pressing. Cover has surface & edge wear, clear tape on the top seam, and aging.)