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| His Best Recordings 1928-1941 |
| Johnny Hodges |
első megjelenés éve: 1994
66 perc |
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| (1994)
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| 4.583 Ft
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| 1. | Tishomingo Blues
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| 2. | The Mooche
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| 3. | Flaming Youth
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| 4. | Double Check Stomp
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| 5. | The Sheik of Araby
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| 6. | Dear Old Southland
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| 7. | Sugar Plum
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| 8. | Blue Reverie
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| 9. | Fine and Dandy
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| 10. | Whoa Babe
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| 11. | On the Sunny Side of the Street
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| 12. | The Gal from Joe's
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| 13. | Jeep's Blues
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| 14. | Hodge Podge
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| 15. | Dooji Wooji
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| 16. | Good Gal Blues
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| 17. | Never No Lament (Don't Get Around Much Anymore)
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| 18. | Warm Valley
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| 19. | Day Dream
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| 20. | Jump for Joy
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| 21. | Squatty Roo
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| 22. | Passion Flower
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Jazz / Swing
Johnny Hodges - Sax (Soprano), Sax (Alto), Clarinet
Johnny Hodges Orchestra
Allan Reuss Guitar
Arthur Whetsol Trumpet
Barney Bigard Sax (Tenor), Clarinet
Ben Webster Sax (Tenor)
Billy Strayhorn Arranger
Billy Taylor, Sr. Bass, String Bass
Bubber Miley Trumpet
Buster Bailey Clarinet
Cootie Williams Trumpet
Cozy Cole Drums
Dave Barbour Guitar
Duke Ellington Arranger, Drums, Piano, Director
Duke Ellington Orchestra Performer
Duncan P. Schiedt Title Selection
Fred Guy Guitar, Banjo
Freddie Jenkins Trumpet
Freddy Jenkins Trumpet
Gilles Petard Reissue Producer
Grachan Moncur II Bass
Grachan Moncur III String Bass
Graham Colombe Liner Notes
Harold Baker Trumpet
Harry Carney Sax (Alto), Clarinet, Sax (Baritone)
Hayes Alvis Bass, String Bass
Herb Jeffries Vocals
Jerry Valburn Title Selection
Jess Stacy Piano
Jimmy Blanton Bass
Joe Tricky Sam Nanton Trombone
John Kirby Bass, String Bass
Johnny Simmen Title Selection
Joseph Nanton Trombone
Juan Tizol Trombone (Valve), Trombone, Vocals
Kurt Mohr Title Selection
Lawrence Brown Trombone
Lionel Hampton Vibraphone, Vocals
Louis Bacon Vocals
Louis Metcalf Trumpet
Mezz Mezzrow Clarinet
Otto Hardwick Sax (Bass), Sax (Baritone), Sax (Alto)
Preston Love Title Selection
Ray Nance Trumpet
Rex Stewart Cornet
Richard Clarke Trumpet
Sonny Greer Drums
Teddy Wilson Piano
Teddy Wilson & His Orchestra Performer
Tom Mace Clarinet
Wallace Jones Trumpet
Wardell Jones Trumpet
Wellman Braud Bass, String Bass
As Johnny Hodges was one of the top two or three all-time best soloists in the Duke Ellington Orchestra, you expect the bulk of this material to feature Hodges as a sideman with that organization. Ten tracks indeed are with Ellington, and they are potent reminders of why the combination worked so well. Seven are with Hodges as a leader of, ostensibly, Duke's orchestra, with two alongside Lionel Hampton's big band, two more with Teddy Wilson's, and a single cut featuring Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters. This collection may contain many well-known tunes with Hodges soloing, but it falls short of being his "best" recordings, as a leader or otherwise. It does provide a good overview of Hodges not only as a vibrant soloist but as a team player, and can be recommended on that basis. ~ Michael G. Nastos, All Music Guide
Johnny Hodges
Active Decades: '20s, '30s, '40s, '50s and '60s
Born: Jul 25, 1907 in Cambridge, MA
Died: May 11, 1970 in New York, NY
Genre: Jazz
Possessor of the most beautiful tone ever heard in jazz, altoist Johnny Hodges formed his style early on and had little reason to change it through the decades. Although he could stomp with the best swing players and was masterful on the blues, Hodges' luscious playing on ballads has never been topped. He played drums and piano early on before switching to soprano sax when he was 14. Hodges was taught and inspired by Sidney Bechet, although he soon used alto as his main ax; he would regretfully drop soprano altogether after 1940. His early experiences included playing with Lloyd Scott, Chick Webb, Luckey Roberts, and Willie "The Lion" Smith (1924), and he also had the opportunity to work with Bechet. However, Johnny Hodges' real career began in 1928 when he joined Duke Ellington's orchestra. He quickly became one of the most important solo stars in the band and a real pacesetter on alto; Benny Carter was his only close competition in the 1930s. Hodges was featured on a countless number of performances with Ellington and also had many chances to lead recording dates with Ellington's sidemen. Whether it was "Things Ain't What They Used to Be," "Come Sunday," or "Passion Flower," Hodges was an indispensable member of Ellington's orchestra in the 1930s and '40s. It was therefore a shock, in 1951, when he decided to leave Duke Ellington and lead a band of his own. Hodges had a quick hit in "Castle Rock" (which ironically showcased Al Sears' tenor and had no real contribution by the altoist), but his combo ended up struggling and breaking up in 1955. Hodges' return to Duke Ellington was a joyous occasion and he never really left again. In the 1960s, Hodges teamed up with organist Wild Bill Davis on some sessions, leading to Davis joining Ellington for a time in 1969. Johnny Hodges, whose unchanging style always managed to sound fresh, was still with Duke Ellington when he suddenly died in 1970.
--- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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