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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 played lead alto in the saxophone section for many years. Hodges was also featured on soprano saxophone, but refused to play soprano after 1946.
Jun 21, 2024 · Johnny Hodges was an American jazz saxophonist who was a featured soloist in Duke Ellington’s orchestra. Renowned for the beauty of his tone and his mastery of ballads, Hodges was among the most influential sax players in jazz history.
Jul 25, 2023 · Johnny Hodges was a brilliant saxophonist who graced many of Duke Ellington's recordings, and even sat in on a key session with Sinatra.
Expressive jazz saxophonist who was a mainstay of the Duke Ellington Orchestra as well as leading his own combo. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1920s - 1970s. Born. July 25, 1907 in Cambridge, MA. Died. May 11, 1970 in New York, NY.
Jun 6, 2023 · Johnny Hodges was an alto saxophonist who joined Duke Ellington in 1928 and developed a sweet, high-vibrato sound popularized in the 1930s by Benny Carter. He also was one of the smoothest swing improvisers on the instrument, praised by reed masters from Benny Goodman to Charlie Parker.
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Jan 31, 2021 · Cornelius “Johnny” Hodges was born July 25, 1907 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Early on he was self-taught on drums and piano, playing the latter at dances. When he was 14, Hodges began playing soprano sax. At that time the only significant jazz saxophonist was Sidney Bechet, the master of the soprano.
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