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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...
(A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing) Passion FlowerJohnny Hodges
Sophisticated LadyJohnny Hodges and Wild Bill Davis
Never No Lament (Don't Get Around Much Anymore)
Johnny Hodges and Duke Ellington
Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me)Johnny Hodges
If You Were MineJohnny Hodges and Johnny Hodges & His Orchestra
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)Wild Bill Davis, Johnny Hodges, Lawrence Brown, Bob Brown, Bobby Durham and Dickie Thompson
(A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing) Passion FlowerJohnny Hodges
Creamy
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Sophisticated LadyJohnny Hodges and Wild Bill Davis
Lawrence Welk & Johnny Hodges
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Never No Lament (Don't Get Around Much Anymore)
Johnny Hodges and Duke EllingtonPassion Flower 1940-1946
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Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me)Johnny Hodges
Duke's in Bed
If You Were MineJohnny Hodges and Johnny Hodges & His Orchestra
Used to Be Duke
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It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)Wild Bill Davis, Johnny Hodges, Lawrence Brown, Bob Brown, Bobby Durham and Dickie Thompson
In Atlantic City
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