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Johnny Hodges
Alto saxophonist and clarinetist Johnny Hodges – born on July 25, 1907, in
Cambridge, Massachusetts – was best known as a long-time member of Duke
Ellington’s big band as well as a solo artist in his own right. He first studied
percussion and piano before moving to Boston and discovering the saxophone
through his interactions with sax players Harry Carney, Howard E. Johnson, and
Charlie Holmes. Teaching himself the saxophone, he began playing at home
gatherings and local clubs, earning the nickname ‘The Rabbit.’ After seeing
saxophonist Sidney Bechet live and playing for him back...
Weary BluesDuke Ellington and Johnny Hodges
Back to Back: Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges Play the Blues
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C Jam BluesJohnny Hodges and Earl Hines
Hines & Eldridge
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C Jam Blues
Duke Ellington and Johnny HodgesGreat Times! Piano Duets with Billy Strayhorn
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Come SundayJohnny Hodges
Four Classic Albums
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What Is This Thing Called LoveCharlie Parker, Johnny Hodges, Barney Kessel, Oscar Peterson, Flip Phillips, Ben Webster, Charlie Shavers, Benny Carter, Ray Brown and J.C. Heard
Midnight Jazz At Carnegie Hall
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Basin Street BluesDuke Ellington and Johnny Hodges
Back to Back: Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges Play the Blues
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