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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...
Day DreamJohnny Hodges, Billy Strayhorn and The Orchestra
Johnny Hodges with Billy Strayhorn and the Orchestra
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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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Honeysuckle RoseJohnny Hodges, Mildred Bailey and Ivie Anderson
The Rockin' Chair Lady
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It's the Talk of the TownColeman Hawkins, Roy Eldridge and Johnny Hodges
Henderson Days
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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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The Gal from Joe'sJohnny Hodges, Billy Strayhorn and The Orchestra
Johnny Hodges with Billy Strayhorn and the Orchestra
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