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John Cornelius „Johnny“ Hodges war einer der wichtigsten Alt-Saxophonisten des klassischen Jazz, vor allem des Swing. Hodges trat 1928 dem Orchester Duke Ellingtons bei und blieb dort, abgesehen von einer kurzen Unterbrechung in den 1950er Jahren, bis zu seinem Tode.
John Cornelius "Johnny" Hodges (July 25, 1907 – May 11, 1970) was an American alto saxophonist, best known for solo work with Duke Ellington's big band. He played lead alto in the saxophone section for many years. Hodges was also featured on soprano saxophone, but refused to play soprano after 1946.
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.’.
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25. Juli 2023 · Johnny Hodges was a brilliant saxophonist who graced many of Duke Ellington's recordings, and even sat in on a key session with Sinatra.
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31. Jan. 2021 · When he was 14, Hodges began playing soprano sax. At that time the only significant jazz saxophonist was Sidney Bechet , the master of the soprano. Hodges met him in 1922, impressing the older player who gave him some lessons and encouragement.
By the time he was a teen, Hodges had graduated from playing the kitchen pots and pans and the parlor piano to the soprano saxophone, upon which he was mentored by Sidney Bechet. After honing his saxophone skills locally, he next worked with the Chick Webb Orchestra in New York in 1927, and then joined Duke Ellington in 1928.
Throughout the ‘40s he was a consistent poll winner and is considered by many the finest alto saxophonist in jazz. Hodges recorded with several prestigious small groups and led his own for a few years in the early ‘50s before rejoining Ellington.
