Paul Desmond and Gerry Mulligan: The Way You Look Tonight
Track
The Way You Look Tonight
Artist
Paul Desmond (alto sax) and Gerry Mulligan (baritone sax)
CD
Two Of A Mind (Bluebird 64019)
Musicians:
Paul Desmond (alto sax), Gerry Mulligan (baritone sax), John Beal (bass), Connie Kay (drums).
Composed by Jerome Kern
.Recorded: New York, June 26, 1962
Rating: 100/100 (learn more)
Their light tones and upbeat lyricism an ideal match, Gerry Mulligan and Paul Desmond’s Two of a Mind was destined to be a classic even before one note was recorded. Not only does the individual brilliance of the two soloists make this album a resounding success, but their shared contrapuntal conception and empathetic duetting are the elements that truly create the beauty within. On "The Way You Look Tonight," Mulligan weaves a delightful counterpoint around Desmond’s melody, both tirelessly manipulating the altoist’s five note motive that opens the track. Desmond takes the first solo, floating airily and unfurling long, relaxed phrases filled with surprising twists and turns. Kay’s brushes churn behind the altoist before he unassumingly opens up with sticks to nudge Mulligan along through his two typically bright and fleet choruses. Desmond overdubs a third contrapuntal line for the transcendent final out-choruses, a breathtaking conclusion to a simply marvelous, must-have recording.
Reviewer: Matt Leskovic
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