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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...
Why Was I Born?Johnny Hodges, Harry Carney, Billy Strayhorn and Billy Taylor
The Chronological Classics: Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra 1945-1950
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(A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing) Passion FlowerJohnny Hodges
Creamy
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On the Sunny Side of the StreetJohnny Hodges
Used to Be Duke
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Honeysuckle RoseJohnny Hodges, Mildred Bailey and Ivie Anderson
The Rockin' Chair Lady
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I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)Johnny Hodges
Memories of Ellington
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It's the Talk of the TownColeman Hawkins, Roy Eldridge and Johnny Hodges
It’s The Talk Of The Town & Other Favorites (digitally Remastered)
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