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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...
Don't Blame MeJohnny Hodges
The Eleventh Hour
Long, Long JourneyDuke Ellington, Johnny Hodges, Louis Armstrong, Jimmy Hamilton and Remo Palmieri
Esquire’s Hot Jazz
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Weary BluesDuke Ellington and Johnny Hodges
Back to Back: Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges Play the Blues
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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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Loveless LoveDuke Ellington and Johnny Hodges
Back to Back: Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges Play the Blues
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Squatty RooJohnny Hodges and Dizzy Gillespie
Passion Flower 1940-1946
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