The Rabbit Jumps with JOHNNY HODGES / 10inch LP 1938-39
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JOHNNY HODGES
The Rabbit Jumps with Johnny Hodges
Possessor of the most beautiful tone ever heard in jazz, altoist Johnny Hodges formed his style early on and had little reason to change it through the decades. Although he could stomp with the best swing players and was masterful on the blues, Hodges' luscious playing on ballads has never been topped. Hodges' real career began in 1928 when he joined Duke Ellington's orchestra. He quickly became one of the most important solo stars in the band and a real pacesetter on alto; Benny Carter was his only close competition in the 1930s.
Hodges was featured on a countless number of performances with Ellington and also had many chances to lead recording dates with Ellington's sidemen. Whether it was "Things Ain't What They Used to Be," "Come Sunday," or "Passion Flower," Hodges was an indispensable member of Ellington's orchestra in the 1930s and '40s. It was therefore a shock, in 1951, when he decided to leave Duke Ellington and lead a band of his own. Hodges had a quick hit in "Castle Rock" (which ironically showcased Al Sears' tenor and had no real contribution by the altoist), but his combo ended up struggling and breaking up in 1955. [Scott Yanow – ALL MUSIC GUIDE]
This 10 inch album is made up of Hodges’ recordings from December of 1938 – June of 1939 that were originally on Vocalion Records. This issue is from the early ‘50s and is on Jazz Panorama Records.
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TRACK LISTING:
- Dancing On The Stars (12-38)
- Dance Of The Goon (3-39)
- Good Gal Blues (3-39)
- Savoy Strut (3-39)
- Kitchen Mechanics Day (6-39)
- You Can Count On Me (6-39)
- Home Town Blues (6-39)
CONDITION: RECORD is NEAR MINT ! / JACKET has minor wear as shown and large seam split at bottom. No writing on cover or tears.
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