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: 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
Title: Johnny Hodges And All The Duke's Men (Doxy Collection; Remastered Version)
Artist: Johnny Hodges
Genre: Jazz
Title: Johnny Hodges - Day Dream, 1938-1947 (Doxy Collection; Remastered Version)
Artist: Johnny Hodges
Genre: Jazz
Title: In Chronogical 1945 - 1950 (Doxy Collection; Remastered Version)
Artist: Johnny Hodges
Genre: Jazz
Title: At The Sportpalast, Berlin (Doxy Collection; Remastered Version)
Artist: Johnny Hodges
Genre: Jazz
Title: Hawkins! Eldridge! Hodges! Alive! At the Village Gate
Artist: Coleman Hawkins, Johnny Hodges, Roy Eldridge
Genre: Jazz, Bop, Easy Listening
Title: Johnny Hodges and the Ellington Men: 1956-1957
Artist: Johnny Hodges, Ellington Men
Genre: Jazz
Collections
Title: Smoky Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Erotic Vol. 3
Genre: Jazz
Title: Autour De Minuit - Saxophone Ballads
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Sax - Verve 50
Genre: Jazz
Title: Erotic Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Sax & Sex Vol. 6
Genre: Instrumental
Title: Saxophone Ballads
Genre: Jazz
Title: Sunday Jazz - Verve 50
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: Lounge Elegant Style Vol. 11
Title: Daily Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: All Time Greatest Jazz The Arranger's Touch
Genre: Jazz
Title: Alto Sax Icons
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz: The Wake Up Call
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: Samba Jazz Gems
Genre: Jazz, Samba, World Music, Bossanova
Title: 24 Hours Of Jazz
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: Jazz Café - Swingtime / Jazz Cafe - Swingtime
Genre: Jazz
Title: Another Lazy Sunday (CD2)
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: Another Lazy Sunday (CD4)
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: Late Night Jazz - The Ultimate Collection (CD2)
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: Swing Highlights
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz District Cool Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Most Romantic Saxophone
Genre: Jazz
Title: New Orleans Jazz & Blues
Title: Jazz - Drinking Buddies
Genre: Jazz
Title: History Of Modern Music Jazz
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: Wailin' Saxophone Legends (CD1)
Genre: Jazz, Instrumental
Title: Cool Velvet: Jazz Saxophone Ballads
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz For Saxophone Lovers
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: American Jazz In Paris
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz District Swing
Genre: Jazz
Title: Swing Time - The Heyday Of Jazz, Volume 60
Genre: Jazz
Title: Coffee Table Jazz
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: Relax With Jazz
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: Cool Jazz: The Legends Play It Cool
Genre: Jazz
Title: 50 Shades Of Jazz
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: My Jazz Lounge
Title: Chill Out With Jazz
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: Jazz Playlist: The Greatest Hits
Genre: Jazz
Title: Verve 60 (CD2)
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz
Title: Stompin At The Savoy: Swinging Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Night And Day: Jazz Classics
Genre: Jazz
Title: Let's Do It! 60 Years Of Verve Records (CD1)
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz
Title: Wanted Jazz, Vol. 1 And 2: From Diggers To Music Lovers
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazzy Kind Of Love
Title: Sentimental Midnight Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Enjoy Great Jazz, Vol. 10
Genre: Jazz
Title: Enjoy Great Jazz, Vol. 11
Genre: Jazz
Title: Feeling Good
Title: La Colombiana Jazz In The Night
Genre: Jazz
Title: Fifties Jazz Hits
Genre: Jazz
Title: Oldies In Jazz, Vol. 5
Genre: Jazz
Title: Erotic Emotions Jazz, Vol. 5
Genre: Jazz
Title: Oldies In Jazz, Vol. 9
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Night All Light Songs
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz In 1959 Essentials
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Night For Lovers (All Tracks Remastered)
Genre: Jazz
Title: Blues Saxaphone 3CD (CD2)
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