Johnny Hodges
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Biography
[Edit]Possessor of the most beautiful tone ever heard in jazz, altoist Johnny Hodges formed his style early on and had little reason to change it through the decades. Although he could stomp with the best swing players and was masterful on the blues, Hodges' luscious playing on ballads has never been topped. He played drums and piano early on before switching to soprano sax when he was 14. Hodges was taught and inspired by Sidney Bechet, although he soon used alto as his main ax; he would regretfully drop soprano altogether after 1940. His early experiences included playing with Lloyd Scott, Chick Webb, Luckey Roberts, and Willie "The Lion" Smith (1924), and he also had the opportunity to work with Bechet. However, Johnny Hodges' real career began in 1928 when he joined Duke Ellington's orchestra. He quickly became one of the most important solo stars in the band and a real pacesetter on alto; Benny Carter was his only close competition in the 1930s. Hodges was featured on a countless number of performances with Ellington and also had many chances to lead recording dates with Ellington's sidemen. Whether it was "Things Ain't What They Used to Be," "Come Sunday," or "Passion Flower," Hodges was an indispensable member of Ellington's orchestra in the 1930s and '40s. It was therefore a shock, in 1951, when he decided to leave Duke Ellington and lead a band of his own. Hodges had a quick hit in "Castle Rock" (which ironically showcased Al Sears' tenor and had no real contribution by the altoist), but his combo ended up struggling and breaking up in 1955. Hodges' return to Duke Ellington was a joyous occasion and he never really left again. In the 1960s, Hodges teamed up with organist Wild Bill Davis on some sessions, leading to Davis joining Ellington for a time in 1969. Johnny Hodges, whose unchanging style always managed to sound fresh, was still with Duke Ellington when he suddenly died in 1970.
Title: Weight of Living (feat. Ben Webster, Harry "Sweets" Edison & Roy Eldridge)
Artist: Johnny Hodges
Genre: Jazz
Title: Johnny Hodges Feat. Lalo Schifrin Quintet Buenos Aires Blues
Artist: Johnny Hodges
Genre: Jazz
Title: Johnny Hodges - The Rabbit in Paris
Artist: Johnny Hodges
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Jazz, Rock
Title: Hawkins! Eldridge! Hodges! - Alive! At The Village Gate
Artist: Coleman Hawkins, Johnny Hodges, Roy Eldridge
Genre: Jazz
Title: Johnny Hodges and the Ellington Men: The Big Sound (Bonus Track Version)
Artist: Johnny Hodges
Genre: Jazz
Collections
Title: Gerry Mulligan & Friends
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Most Essential Romantic Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Gimme That Old Fashion Jazz Ballad
Genre: Jazz
Title: Billie & Lester
Genre: Jazz
Title: It's Swing Time, Vol. 1
Genre: Jazz
Title: Verve: The Sound of America: The Singles Collection
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Hot 100 - Swing Jazz, Vol. 2
Genre: Jazz
Title: Oldies Mega Hits of the Jazz Era
Genre: Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
Title: Classic Jazz Party
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Greatest Songwriters: Jerome Kern
Genre: Jazz
Title: Cool Jazz 2
Genre: Jazz
Title: Mother's Day - Greatest Collection
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Greatest R&B Hits of 1951, Vol. 5
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Jazz Masters: Saxophone
Genre: Jazz
Title: A Jazz Romance - A Night In With Verve
Genre: Jazz
Title: Alto Madness
Genre: Jazz
Title: Perfect Swing
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Most Influential Jazz Pianists
Genre: Jazz
Title: Great Jazz Saxophonists
Genre: Jazz
Title: All Time Greatest Jazz Hits
Genre: Jazz
Title: Romantic Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Roots Of Jazz Scat Vocals (Digitally Remastered)
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz History - Razamajazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Vintage Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: 100 Vocal & Jazz Classics - Vol. 8 (1938)
Genre: Jazz
Title: New Orleans Jazz Essentials
Genre: Jazz
Title: Evergreens - Blasts From the Past - 4
Genre: Pop
Title: The Art of Jazz Saxophone Classic Sounds
Genre: Jazz
Title: Take the A Train - The Famous Big Bands Series
Genre: Jazz
Title: A Tribute To Jerome Kern
Title: The Hot 100 - Swing Jazz, Vol. 3
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Legends
Genre: Jazz
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1951 Volume 18
Genre: Pop
Title: Discosaurios, Vol.3
Genre: Latin
Title: Jazz + Sax + Ballads =
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Swingers
Genre: Jazz
Title: Your Birthday Present - That Big Band Sound
Genre: Jazz
Title: Hip Cats - The Swingin' Generation
Genre: Jazz
Title: Great Jazz Saxophonists
Genre: Jazz
Title: Orchestrals & Instrumental Songs
Genre: Pop
Title: Jazz the Morning After
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Greatest Jazz Big Bands
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz For the First Time
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Best of Duke Ellington and Count Basie
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Duke Ellington Songbook
Genre: Jazz
Title: Super Stars of Jazz - The Best Recordings 1950-1960
Genre: Jazz
Title: Soft Jazz For the Morning
Genre: Jazz
Title: Music & The Moon Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: The Greatest Jazz Standards
Genre: Jazz
Title: Top 20 Swing
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Ellington Connection
Genre: Jazz
Title: Coffee House Jazz
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Timeless Swing
Genre: Jazz
Title: Greatest Hits of 1951, Vol. 4
Genre: Pop
Title: Jean Harlow & the Old Hollywood Jazz Era
Genre: Jazz
Title: Song Parade - Those Big Bands
Genre: Jazz
Featuring albums
Title: The Creator (1969-1973): The Best of the Flying Dutchman Masters
Artist: Leon Thomas
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Blues, Jazz, Avant Garde Jazz, Vocal Jazz
Title: The Best of Jazz Saxophone. Johnny Hodges Great Collaborations
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Jazz
Title: Best of the Duke Ellington Centennial Edition (1999 Remastered)
Artist: Duke Ellington
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Verve & Philips Small Group Sessions
Artist: Dizzy Gillespie
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Latin, Bop
Title: The Creator 1969-1973: The Best Of The Flying Dutchman Masters
Artist: Leon Thomas
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz 'Round Midnight: Duke Ellington - Billy Strayhorn Songbook
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Jazz
Title: Too Marvelous For Words: The Johnny Mercer Songbook (Disc 2)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington Cote D'Azur Concerts On Verve
Artist: Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington
Genre: Jazz
