Artists: 
Gerry Mulligan
Johnny Hodges

Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges (Acoustic Sounds)

Acoustic Sounds Vinyl
€39,99

Release date: 26 September 2025

Article Number: 517402000

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 with the exception of Mulligan’s ‘What’s the Rush’, where the baritonist sits out altogether in favour of Hodges’ alto taking the spotlight.

VERVE ACOUSTIC SOUNDS SERIES: mastered fully analogue from the original tapes by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound, QPR pressing (180 g), firm tip-on gatefold (Stoughton Printing), padded inner sleeve.

Tracklisting:
Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges (1959)

A1. Bunny
A2. What's The Rush
A3. Back Beat
B1. 18 Carrots For Rabbit
B2. Shady Side

Gerry Mulligan and Johnny Hodges (saxophones), Claude Williamson (piano), Buddy Clark (bass) Mel Lewis (drums)