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Johnny Hodges

Early R&B
Soul music
Jazz
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...
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Sophisticated Lady
Sophisticated LadyJohnny Hodges and Wild Bill Davis

Lawrence Welk & Johnny Hodges

4:01

If You Were Mine
If You Were MineJohnny Hodges and Johnny Hodges & His Orchestra

Used to Be Duke

2:52

Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me)
Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me)Johnny Hodges

Duke's in Bed

Basin Street Blues
Basin Street BluesDuke Ellington and Johnny Hodges

Back to Back: Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges Play the Blues

8:05

(A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing) Passion Flower
(A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing) Passion FlowerJohnny Hodges

Creamy

3:19

Perdido
PerdidoColeman Hawkins, Roy Eldridge, Tommy Flanagan, Johnny Hodges, Major Holley and Eddie Locke

The Rabbit in Paris

11:36

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