Recorded in 1959, Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges is heralded as one of the best of Mulligans 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 Mulligans Whats the Rush, where the baritonist sits out altogether in favor of Hodges alto taking the spotlight.

Verves Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.

Tracklist:

A1 Bunny
A2 What’s The Rush
A3 Back Beat
B1 What It’s All About
B2 18 Carrots For Rabbit
B3 Shady Side