{"product_id":"gerry-mulligan-johnny-hodges-gerry-mulligan-meets-johnny-hodges","title":"Gerry Mulligan \u0026 Johnny Hodges - Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the late 1950's Norman Granz produced several studio sessions where he paired \u003cbr\u003eGerry Mulligan with some of the most important saxophonists of the day, including \u003cbr\u003eBen Webster, Stan Getz, and alto player Johnny Hodges as heard on this exemplary \u003cbr\u003e1959 session Gerry Mulligan meets Johnny Hodges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges is heralded as one of the best of Mulligan’s recorded pairings with fellow instrumentalists.\u003cbr\u003eOn 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.\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes the bonus tracks 'My Funny Valentine' 'Festive Minor'.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WAXTIME","offers":[{"title":"Limited Edition 180G Black Vinyl + 2 Bonus Tracks","offer_id":53598378819911,"sku":"TRI-72120","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/9779\/5655\/files\/e870213f29bfc4baad95ca9c1ffdf55e.jpg?v=1774601923","url":"https:\/\/towerrecords.ie\/products\/gerry-mulligan-johnny-hodges-gerry-mulligan-meets-johnny-hodges","provider":"Tower Records Dublin Ireland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}