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    Artists: 
    Gerry Mulligan,  
    Johnny Hodges

    Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges

    Acoustic Sounds Vinyl
    €39,99

    Release date: October 24, 2025

    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)

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    Format Album
    Release Date 2025
    Speed 33 RPM
    Size 12"