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Vor 2 Tagen · “Duke Ellington’s concerts in Copenhagen in November 1958 are often regarded as some of the most memorable and historic performances in jazz history. Ellington and his orchestra performed a series of concerts at the Olympia Theater in Copenhagen, which were recorded and released as an album called Ellington at the Olympia.
23. Mai 2024 · Johnny Hodges distinctive powerful voice gave the band its unique sound. The voice of Hodges dominates the saxophone section—"Prelude to A Kiss" here is full, rich and glowing. His playing is strong even when pianissimo, unruffled and perfectly formed even when shouting over a full band crescendo.
9. Mai 2024 · The orchestra was in great form in the late 50's, with the mixture of veterans like Johnny Hodges and Harry Carney, and modernists like Jimmy Hamilton, Clark Terry and Paul Gonsalves. One of the highlights is the rendition of Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue featuring Paul Gonsalves' legendary solo.
Vor 6 Tagen · Duke Ellington: piano, conductor Barry Lee Hall, Mercer Ellington, Johnny Coles, Money Johnson: trumpet, flugelhorn Art Baron, Vince Prudente: trombone, Chuck Connors: bass trombone Paul...
Vor 6 Tagen · Several times in his career star alto-saxophone soloist Johnny Hodges struck out on his own, only to return each time to Duke Ellington's band. Critic Michael Ullman suggested that the blues classics chosen for this program may have been neutral ground, where Ellington's playing could come to the fore and Hodges' irrepressible sensuality could have free rein. This is one of the very best small ...
9. Mai 2024 · Johnny Hodges, 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. He was featured on countless Ellington recordings, including ‘In a Sentimental Mood.’.
Vor 4 Tagen · To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Duke Ellington’s death – on May 24, 1974 – I’ve asked a number of jazz musicians and aficionados to share their thoughts and feelings about this titan of the music. Today: the broadcaster, writer and jazz documentary filmmaker Russell Davies. Tomorrow: Enrico Tomasso How did you first hear or…
