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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...
Sophisticated LadyJohnny Hodges and Wild Bill Davis
Memories of Ellington
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(A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing) Passion FlowerJohnny Hodges
Creamy
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Don't Get Around Much AnymoreJohnny Hodges
Memories of Ellington
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
New York Nights
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Don't Get Around Much AnymoreBilly Strayhorn and Johnny Hodges
Johnny Hodges with Billy Strayhorn and the Orchestra
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Honeysuckle RoseJohnny Hodges, Mildred Bailey and Ivie Anderson
The Rockin' Chair Lady
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