Johnny Hodges Blues A Plenty 45RPM (2 LP)

Mastered by George Marino at Sterling Sound from the Absolute Original Analog Master Tapes!
One of the giants of the alto saxophone, Johnny Hodges was perhaps the most important soloist and sideman in Duke Ellington's orchestra from 1928 up to Hodges' death in 1970. The self-taught player made many solo forays during his long career - one of his '50s outfits included a young John Coltrane - but history remembers Hodges for his virtuosic sidemanship, particularly his sensitive rendering of ballads.
Hodges won the admiration of many saxophonists such as Ben Webster and even John Coltrane who played in one of the small groups in 1953-4 said that Johnny was always one of his favorite players.
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One of the giants of the alto saxophone, Johnny Hodges was perhaps the most important soloist and sideman in Duke Ellington's orchestra from 1928 up to Hodges' death in 1970. The self-taught player made many solo forays during his long career - one of his '50s outfits included a young John Coltrane - but history remembers Hodges for his virtuosic sidemanship, particularly his sensitive rendering of ballads.

Features:

• 200 Gram Vinyl
• 45rpm Vinyl
• Double LP
• Pressed at Quality Record Pressings
• Mastered by George Marino at Sterling Sound!
• Cut from the Absolute Original Analog Master Tapes!
• Original Verve Label Recording
• Heavy cardboard jacket

Musicians:

• Johnny Hodges, alto saxophone
• Ben Webster, tenor saxophone
• Roy Eldridge, trumpet
• Vic Dickenson, trombone
• Billy Strayhorn, piano
• Jimmy Woode, bass
• Sam Woodyard, drums

Selections:

Side A
1. I Didn't Know About You
2. Cool Your Motor
3. Gone With the Wind
4. Honey Hill
5. Blues-A-Plenty
6. Don't Take Your Love From Me
Side B
7. Saturday Afternoon Blues
8. Satin Doll
9. Reeling and Rocking

Originally released in 1958.