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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
Basin Street BluesDuke Ellington and Johnny Hodges
Back to Back: Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges Play the Blues
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Don't Get Around Much AnymoreBilly Strayhorn and Johnny Hodges
Memories of Ellington
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PerdidoJohnny Hodges and Earl Hines
Earl's Pearls
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I Let a Song Go Out of My HeartJohnny Hodges
Great Times! Piano Duets with Billy Strayhorn
In a Sentimental MoodLawrence Welk and Johnny Hodges
The Eleventh Hour
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