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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...
I Let a Song Go Out of My HeartJohnny Hodges
Memories of Ellington
Day DreamJohnny Hodges, Billy Strayhorn and The Orchestra
Johnny Hodges with Billy Strayhorn and the Orchestra
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Sophisticated LadyJohnny Hodges and Wild Bill Davis
Memories of Ellington
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It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)Wild Bill Davis, Johnny Hodges, Lawrence Brown, Bob Brown, Bobby Durham and Dickie Thompson
In Atlantic City
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I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)Johnny Hodges
Memories of Ellington
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Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me)Johnny Hodges
Duke's in Bed
