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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...
Basin Street BluesDuke Ellington and Johnny Hodges
Back to Back: Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges Play the Blues
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Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me)Johnny Hodges
Duke's in Bed
(A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing) Passion FlowerJohnny Hodges
Creamy
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Don't Get Around Much AnymoreJohnny Hodges
Memories of Ellington
PerdidoColeman Hawkins, Roy Eldridge, Tommy Flanagan, Johnny Hodges, Major Holley and Eddie Locke
The Rabbit in Paris
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In a Mellow ToneWild Bill Davis, Johnny Hodges, Lawrence Brown, Bob Brown, Bobby Durham and Dickie Thompson
Memories of Ellington
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