Gerry Mulligan
Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges (Verve Acoustic Sounds Series) (180 Gram)
Release Date: 10/24/2025
Format: LP
Label: Verve
Release type: 180 Gram Vinyl LP Pressing.
"Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges (Verve Acoustic Sounds Series)". 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. Verve Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.
- Bunny
- What's the Rush
- Back Beat
- 18 Carrots for Rabbit
- Shady Side
