{"product_id":"gerry-mulligan-meets-johnny-hodges-2","title":"Gerry Mulligan: Meets Johnny Hodges","description":"Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges MUSIC AUDIO CD cool jazz swing saxophone 2003 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Verve Music Group \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2003 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eGerry Mulligan: Meets Johnny Hodges\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eGerry Mulligan: Meets Johnny Hodges\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eVerve Music Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003e440 065 513-2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eJazz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eCool Jazz, Swing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGerry Mulligan was a leading baritone saxophonist and arranger associated with the cool jazz movement. This album pairs Mulligan with alto saxophonist Johnny Hodges in a relaxed small group setting that blends melodic swing and West Coast cool. The sessions emphasize lyrical improvisation, tasteful interplay, and warm ensemble textures. The music is accessible yet sophisticated, showcasing both players strong sense of phrasing and tonal contrast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePersonnel: Gerry Mulligan, baritone saxophone; Johnny Hodges, alto saxophone; Claude Williamson, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote: Reissue printed by The Verve Music Group, A Division Of UMG Recordings, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\u003cbr\u003eBUNNY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2\u003cbr\u003eWHAT'S THE RUSH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3\u003cbr\u003eBACK BEAT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4\u003cbr\u003eWHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5\u003cbr\u003e18 CARROTS FOR RABBIT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6\u003cbr\u003eSHADY SIDE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Verve Music Group","offers":[{"title":"Used In Pamphlet","offer_id":51080484061462,"sku":"129393","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/202635144552748scan_e8ba4af4-0897-4663-bc08-c75a1103a2ca.jpg?v=1772769014","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/gerry-mulligan-meets-johnny-hodges-2","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}