GERRY MULLIGAN & JOHNNY HODGES - Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges GERRY MULLIGAN & JOHNNY HODGES

LP + 2 bonus tracks - Limited edition pressing on 180g vinyl

In the late 1950's Norman Granz produced several studio sessions where he paired 
Gerry Mulligan with some of the most important saxophonists of the day, including  Ben Webster, Stan Getz, and alto player Johnny Hodges as heard on this exemplary 1959 session Gerry Mulligan meets Johnny Hodges. 

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 favor of Hodges’ alto taking the spotlight. Includes the bonus tracks 'My Funny Valentine' 'Festive Minor'.