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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.
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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.
Today, in celebration of the birth of Johnny Hodges on July 25, 1907, we embark on a journey to explore the mesmerizing world of The Rabbit, a true icon whose music and influence have left an indelible mark on the saxophone community and the jazz world as a whole.
John Cornelius "Johnny" Hodges 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...
If ever there was such a thing as a natural-born improviser, Johnny Hodges was it. By age 13, Hodges “was blowing that saxophone then as well as he played it all down through the years” (Charlie Holmes) and “playing more jazz than he did with Duke” (Benny Waters).
John Keith "Johnny" Hodges (July 25, 1906 – May 11, 1970) was an American alto saxophonist, best known for his solo work with Duke Ellington's big band. He
