Johnny Hodges And His ... | Blues A-Plenty | 1LP

Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra is the band led by alto saxophonist Johnny Cornelius Hodges. After 23 years with Duke Ellington's Orchestra, he started his own band in March 1951, which lasted until September 1955, when he returned to lead the Duke's reed section.

This vinyl LP reissue was released on 28 June 2024 and was originally released in 1958 on Verve Records. It features Johnny Hodges on alto saxophone, with Ben Webster on tenor saxophone, Roy Eldridge on trumpet, Vic Dickenson on trombone, Billy Strayhorn on piano, Jimmy Woode on bass and Sam Woodyard on drums. The sleeve notes are by Benny Green.

Track List

Side A

1. I Didn't Know About You
2. Cool Your Motor
3. Gone With the Wind
4. Honey Hill
5. Blues A-plenty
6. Don't Take Your Love from Me

Side B

1. Saturday Afternoon Blues
2. Satin Doll
3. Reeling and Rocking