Cornelius "Johnny" Hodges (July 25, 1907 – May 11, 1970) was an American alto saxophonist, best known for solo work with Duke Ellington's big band. He...
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Back to Back is a 1959 studio album by Johnny Hodges and Duke Ellington. It was followed by Side by Side (1959), which combines three tracks recorded...
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section to five for the first time. Much influenced by Johnny Hodges, he often credited Hodges with showing him "how to play my horn". The two men sat...
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who made significant contributions include Don Redman, Jimmy Dorsey, Johnny Hodges, Benny Carter, Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt, Lee Konitz, Jackie McLean...
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(Mercer Ellington, Johnny Hodges) – 2:32 "Bend One" (Hodges) – 2:59 "You Need to Rock" (Hodges) – 5:52 Duke Ellington – piano Johnny Hodges – alto saxophone...
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several musicians leaving, Lawrence Brown, Sonny Greer, and Johnny Hodges, although Brown and Hodges later rejoined. After the orchestra's appearance at the...
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Johnny Hodges is an American college football linebacker for the TCU Horned Frogs. He previously played at the United States Naval Academy. Hodges grew...
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join a band led by former Ellington sideman Johnny Hodges, where he stayed until 1955. After leaving Hodges, Brown took a position for five years with...
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"essential." "Everybody Knows" (Johnny Hodges) – 7:25 "A Flower is a Lovesome Thing" (Billy Strayhorn) – 3:04 "Papa Knows" (J. Hodges) – 6:52 "310 Blues" (Strayhorn)...
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Day Dream (section By Johnny Hodges)
Latouche and written in 1939. It was first recorded by saxophonist Johnny Hodges and his ensemble on November 2, 1940. Duke Ellington was credited as...
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