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: 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: Jazz: 1950's and 60's Hits
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Hot 100 - Swing Jazz, Vol. 1
Genre: Jazz
Title: Golden Jazz Sax
Genre: Jazz
Title: Paris for Lovers
Genre: Jazz
Title: Kings of Swing - the Platinum Collection
Genre:
Title: Music of the Swinging Forties
Genre: Jazz
Title: Big Band: Stardust
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Best of Duke Ellington and Count Basie
Genre: Jazz
Title: The American Jazz Scene - 1950's
Genre: Jazz
Title: Top 60’s Jazz / Top 60's Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Top 20 Jazz Saxophone
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Compilation, Vol.4
Genre: Jazz
Title: Rags and Jive from The Jazz Pioneers
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Hot 100 - Swing Jazz, Vol. 4
Genre: Jazz
Title: 100 Vocal & Jazz Classics - Vol. 18 (1947-1952)
Genre: Jazz
Title: Parker’s Pals / Parker's Pals
Genre: Alternative
Title: L.A. Jazz Noire - Hip Cats & Their Combos
Genre: World Music
Title: 100 Jazz Classics Of The '20s & '30s
Genre: Jazz
Title: Essential New Orleans Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Best of for Lovers
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Masters Play the Blues
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Definitive R&B Series: 1942-1943
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Ben Webster's Finest Hour
Genre: Jazz
Title: Super Tracks & Great Bands Vol. 1
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Your Christmas Present - That Big Band Sound
Genre: Jazz
Title: Swing Time - Big Bands Swing (Remastered)
Genre: Jazz
Title: Swing Band Legends
Genre: Jazz
Title: Golden Years Vol. 2
Genre:
Title: Digital Classics 17 (Remastered)
Genre: Jazz
Title: Groove Revolution
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Forever Hardbop
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Compilation Vol.3
Genre: Jazz
Title: Super Tracks & Great Bands Vol. 2
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Song Street , Vol. 6
Title: Song Corner: Swing Wing, Vol. 2 (Remastered)
Genre: Jazz
Title: Songs For You (10 Swing)
Genre: Jazz
Title: Musicworld - Classic Songs 3
Genre: Pop
Title: Forever Cool
Genre: Jazz
Title: Sounds Of Music - Golden Oldies (Digitally Re-Mastered)
Genre: Pop
Title: Mainstream Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Evolution of Jazz - 1960's
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Sultans of Swing
Genre: Jazz
Title: Essential Swing Classics
Genre: Jazz
Title: Evergreens - Blasts From the Past 3 (Remastered)
Genre: Pop
Title: Super Tracks & Great Bands Vol. 4
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Cocktail Bar Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz For the Small Hours
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Compilation Vol.1
Genre: Jazz
Title: California
Genre: Pop
Title: Jazz Cafe CD 3 - Saxophone & Trumpet
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Love CD2
Genre: Pop
Title: From Latin To Jazz Dance Vol. 4
Genre: Jazz, Dancefloor, Disco
Title: Jazzmen Love France
Genre: Jazz, World Music, Pop
Title: Sexy Jazz For Sexy Nights
Title: The Car - Stereo Album - Edition MMXIII - I
Genre: Pop, Instrumental
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