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.[1][2][3]

Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges
Studio album by Gerry Mulligan and Johnny Hodges
Released	1960
Recorded	November 17, 1959 Los Angeles, CA
Genre	Jazz
Length	33:11
Label	Verve MGV 8367
Johnny Hodges chronology
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Gerry Mulligan chronology
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Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[4]

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".[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Johnny Hodges except as indicated

1. "Bunny" (Gerry Mulligan) - 5:40
2. "What's the Rush" (Mulligan*, Judy Holliday) - 3:40
3. "Back Beat" - 7:27
4. "What It's All About" - 3:59
5. "18 Carrots for Rabbit" (Mulligan) - 5:14
6. "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

References