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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...
Sophisticated LadyJohnny Hodges and Wild Bill Davis
If You Were MineJohnny Hodges and Johnny Hodges & His Orchestra
Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me)Johnny Hodges
Jump for JoyJohnny Hodges, Duke Ellington Orchestra and Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
(A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing) Passion FlowerJohnny Hodges
Don't Get Around Much AnymoreBilly Strayhorn and Johnny Hodges
Sophisticated LadyJohnny Hodges and Wild Bill Davis
Lawrence Welk & Johnny Hodges
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If You Were MineJohnny Hodges and Johnny Hodges & His Orchestra
Used to Be Duke
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Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me)Johnny Hodges
Duke's in Bed
Jump for JoyJohnny Hodges, Duke Ellington Orchestra and Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
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(A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing) Passion FlowerJohnny Hodges
Creamy
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Don't Get Around Much AnymoreBilly Strayhorn and Johnny Hodges
Memories of Ellington
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