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Johnny Dodds (/ ˈ d ɒ t s /; April 12, 1892 – August 8, 1940) was an American jazz clarinetist and alto saxophonist based in New Orleans, best known for his recordings under his own name and with bands such as those of Joe "King" Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton, Lovie Austin and Louis Armstrong.
He gathered three musicians he had played with in New Orleans: Kid Ory, Johnny Dodds and Johnny St. Cyr. Lil Hardin, his wife, was on the piano. Unrestrained by directors and arrangers, Louis' recordings with the Hot Five demonstrate his genius.
6. Apr. 2023 · This is FRESH AIR. One hundred years ago today, Louis Armstrong wrapped up his first recording session. The 21-year-old Armstrong on cornet was a protege of New Orleans fellow cornetist...
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8. Apr. 2024 · Johnny Dodds was an African-American musician noted as one of the most lyrically expressive of jazz clarinetists. Dodds grew up in the musically stimulating environment of New Orleans in the early years of jazz and began playing clarinet at age 17. He played in Fate Marable’s riverboat bands (1917)
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Johnny Dodds (1892-1940), brother of the legendary drummer Warren “Baby” Dodds, is a cornerstone of the New Orleans clarinet tradition. He is most well-known for his prolific contributions to King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band and the Hot Fives and Sevens recordings of Louis Armstrong. The recordings made by these groups were some of the ...
Johnny Dodds (April 12, 1892 – August 8, 1940) was an American New Orleans based jazz clarinetist and alto saxophonist, best known for his recordings under his own name and with bands such as those of Joe “King” Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton, Lovie Austin and Louis Armstrong.
In late 1925 Johnny was working at Kelly's Stables when Louis Armstrong invited him to play an important role in his first recordings as a leader. Armstrong was the shining star of these remarkable performances, yet Dodds was showcased and blended in beautifully with the leader.
