Johnny Hodges
One of the giants of the alto saxophone, Johnny Hodges was perhaps the most important soloist and sideman in Duke Ellington's orchestra from 1928 up to Hodges's death in 1970. The self-taught player made many solo forays during his long career--one of his '50s outfits included a young John Coltrane--but history remembers Hodges for his virtuosic sidemanship, particularly his sensitive rendering of ballads.
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Albums
- (2006) Everybody Knows
- (2005) Stride Right
- (1999) Side By Side
- (1999) Johnny Hodges With Billy Strayhorn And The Orchestra
- (1997) Duke Ellington And Johnny Hodges Play The Blues Back To Back
- (1994) Jazz Masters 35
- (1964) Everybody Knows Johnny Hodges
Top Tracks
- Mood Indigo
- Medley No. 2: East St. Louis Toodle-O, Lot O' Fingers, Black and Tan Fantasy
- Everybody Knows
- Medley No. 1: Mood Indigo, Hot and Bothered, Creole Love Call
- The Duke Steps Out
Related Artists
- Duke Ellington
- Lionel Hampton
- Coleman Hawkins
- Benny Carter
- Billy Strayhorn
- Billie Holiday
- Woody Herman
- Louis Armstrong
- Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
- Sidney Bechet
- The Manhattan Transfer
- Duke Ellington & His Cotton Club Orchestra
- Earl Hines
- Charlie Parker
- Simon & Garfunkel
- Billy Joel
- Joe Lovano
- Rockapella
- Beastie Boys
- Art Garfunkel
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