Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges is an album recorded by American jazz saxophonists Gerry Mulligan and Johnny Hodges featuring performances recorded in 1959 released on the Verve label.Verve Records Catalog: 8300 series accessed February 11, 2016Discography of the Verve, Clef and Norgran labels accessed February 11, 2016Gerry Mulligan Discography accessed February 29, 2016
Reception
The Allmusic site awarded the album 4 stars stating "Gerry Mulligan's 1959 studio date with Johnny Hodges is one of the most satisfying sessions of his various meetings with different saxophonists for Verve... Throughout the date, the two saxophonists blend beautifully and complement one another's efforts, even though this was their only opportunity to record together in the studio".
Track listing All compositions by Johnny Hodges except as indicated "Bunny" (Gerry Mulligan) - 5:40 "What's the Rush" (Mulligan*, Judy Holliday) - 3:40 "Back Beat" - 7:27 "What It's All About" - 3:59 "18 Carrots for Rabbit" (Mulligan) - 5:14 "Shady Side" - 7:04
Personnel Gerry Mulligan - baritone saxophone - except track 2 Johnny Hodges - alto saxophone Claude Williamson - piano Buddy Clark - bass Mel Lewis - drums
Charts Chart (2025) Peakposition Croatian International Albums (HDU) 33
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