Gerry Mulligan & Johnny Hodges – Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges (AS Verve Vinyl LP)

Gerry Mulligan & Johnny Hodges’ Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges on 180g LP. Remastered and Transferred from Analog Tapes. Pressed at QRP and Packaged in Deluxe Gatefold Packaging.

Recorded in 1959, Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges is heralded as one of the best of Mulligan’s recorded pairings with fellow instrumentalists. On this date, the two saxophonists are joined by a solid rhythm section of Claude Williamson (piano), Buddy Clark (bass) and Mel Lewis (drums), splitting the repertoire across three originals each from Mulligan and Hodges. The two complement the other throughout except for Mulligan’s “What’s the Rush,” where the baritonist sits out altogether in favor of Hodges’ alto taking the spotlight.

This Verve Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.

Musicians:
Gerry Mulligan – Saxophone
Johnny Hodges – Saxophone
Claude Williamson – Piano
Buddy Clark – Bass
Mel Lewis – Drums

Side A:

1. Bunny
2. What’s The Rush
3. Back Beat

Side B:

1. 18 Carrots For Rabbit
2. Shady Side