Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. UK release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Johnny Hodges. Classic Jazz music LP. Record label: Verve Records. UK Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34293svlp9175 letrH
About this Record: Alto saxophone genius Johnny Hodges is absolutely sublime on this 1967 Verve Records gem! Recorded in New York City during August and October 1966, and produced by the legendary Creed Taylor, the album showcases Hodges' legendary gorgeous tone in peak form, backed by an all-star ensemble featuring trumpeters Snooky Young and Ernie Royal, with lush arrangements by conductor Jimmy Jones. Whether caressing a gorgeous ballad or playfully sauntering through an original blues, Hodges makes every note sing. His stunning interpretation of 'I Can't Believe That You're in Love With Me' alone is worth the price of admission.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. Japan release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Stan Getz. Classic Jazz music LP. A Japanese vinyl pressing, hard to find outside Japan. Record label: Verve Records. Japan Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM34286mv2681 letrG
About this Record:Stan Getz explores wonderfully cool, sophisticated jazz territory on And The Cool Sounds, an album that perfectly encapsulates his laid-back elegance and extraordinary musical intelligence. The interplay between Getz and his accompanists is simply magical, with every note feeling perfectly chosen and exquisitely placed. Smooth, swinging, and endlessly pleasurable, this album represents Getz at his most relaxed and assured, making it an absolute joy to listen to.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. Japan release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Buddy DeFranco. Classic Jazz music LP. A Japanese vinyl pressing, hard to find outside Japan. Record label: Verve Records. Japan Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM3423423mj3082 letrD
About this Record:Buddy DeFranco brings exceptional sensitivity and lyrical beauty to this gorgeous album inspired by the most romantic of all jazz standards. DeFranco's clarinet traces the timeless melody and its many variations with breathtaking elegance and warmth, demonstrating why he was universally regarded as the supreme jazz clarinettist of his era. Tender, swinging, and deeply expressive, this album is a wonderfully satisfying showcase for extraordinary musicianship in beautifully relaxed, intimate surroundings.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. UK release from 1968. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Johnny Hodges, Earl Hines. Classic Jazz music LP. Housed in a flip back style jacket. A nice copy considering its age. Record label: Verve Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34200vlp9219 letrH
About this Record:Johnny Hodges and the legendary Earl Hines prove that swing is most definitely their thing on this wonderfully animated and musically rich collaboration. Hodges' gloriously fluid alto saxophone and Hines' endlessly inventive piano playing create a genuinely thrilling musical dialogue, both artists inspiring each other to particularly creative and swinging performances. Vibrant, joyful, and deeply satisfying, this album brings together two jazz immortals in a meeting of truly magnificent musical minds.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. Germany release from 1967. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Johnny Hodges. Classic Soul Jazz music LP. Some light scuffing to record. Some light wear to jacket edges. Record label: Verve Records. Germany Grade: Vinyl VG, Jacket VG Stock: 1. Item: RM34198v68726 letrH
About this Record:Johnny Hodges is clearly having a wonderful time on this delightfully playful album, his alto saxophone sparkling with mischievous wit and infectious good humour throughout. Hodges swings magnificently through a programme full of character and musical personality, demonstrating the lighter, more impish side of his remarkable artistry with tremendous charm and skill. Upbeat, entertaining, and irresistibly enjoyable, this album is a joyful celebration of one of jazz's most treasured and distinctive voices.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. USA release from 1963. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Johnny Hodges. Classic Jazz music LP. Some light wear to jacket edges. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Verve Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34197v8561 letrH
About this Record:Johnny Hodges channels genuine emotional depth and heartfelt lyricism into this beautifully reflective album, his gorgeous alto saxophone voice expressing feelings that words alone could never quite capture. Throughout this tender and moving collection, Hodges demonstrates the extraordinary expressive range that made him one of jazz's most beloved instrumentalists. Warm, intimate, and deeply touching, this album is a wonderful reminder of just how powerfully affecting truly great jazz saxophone playing can be.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. USA release from 1959. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Johnny Hodges And His Strings. Classic Jazz music LP. Record labels are the trumpeter` versions. Some light scuffing to record. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Verve Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34194mgv8314 letrH
About this Record:Johnny Hodges brings his uniquely sensuous and silky alto saxophone voice to the magnificent music of George Gershwin on this gorgeous album, accompanied by lush string arrangements that perfectly complement his extraordinary lyricism. Hodges caresses these beloved melodies with breathtaking tenderness and warmth, finding fresh emotional depth in every phrase. A wonderfully romantic and deeply satisfying listening experience that showcases one of jazz's most beautiful instrumental voices at its most enchanting.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. South Africa release from 1974. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Johnny Hodges, Lalo Schifrin. Classic Cool Jazz music LP. Some light scuffing to record. Some yellowing and wear to jacket. Record label: Verve Records. South Africa Grade: Vinyl VG, Jacket VG Stock: 1. Item: RM341882304186 letrH
About this Record: What a wonderful lost treasure! Recorded in New York on 26 May 1963 but not released until 1973, this album documents the only meeting on record between the incomparable alto saxophonist Johnny Hodges and the brilliant Argentine pianist and composer Lalo Schifrin. Backed by guitarist Barry Galbraith, bassist George Duvivier, and drummer Dave Bailey, Hodges delivers nine gorgeous performances with his signature silky tone and effortless lyricism. A genuinely thrilling and historically important find.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Harlequin Records. UK release from 1982. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Wingy Manone, Will Bradley. Classic Dixieland Jazz music LP. Record label: Harlequin Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM34157hq2001 letrM
About this Record: A rollicking good time from a pair of swing era masters! This Harlequin compilation brings together recordings by cornetist Wingy Manone from 1944-45 and trombonist and bandleader Will Bradley from 1943. Manone's exuberant, good-humoured New Orleans-rooted style sparkles throughout his sides, while Bradley's polished, swinging band delivers the goods with tremendous verve and professionalism. Together they make for a thoroughly entertaining portrait of two musicians who kept the swing era flame burning bright even as the music world was changing around them.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. USA release from 1979. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Johnny Hodges. Classic Swing Jazz music LP. Double LP housed in a gatefold jacket. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Verve Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM341542367378 letrH
About this Record: A gorgeous Verve compilation spotlighting the smooth mastery of Johnny Hodges at his most lyrical and relaxed! Drawing on some of his finest Verve recordings, this album showcases the incomparable alto saxophonist's ability to make even the most familiar standards feel freshly minted and deeply personal. His tone — warm, round, and instantly recognisable — floats effortlessly over sympathetic accompaniment throughout, and the programme of ballads and swingers is consistently delightful. Pure, timeless jazz elegance from one of the music's true immortals.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. UK release. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Johnny Hodges. Classic Jazz music LP. Double LP housed in a gatefold jacket. Record label: Verve Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM341532683056 letrH
About this Record: A magnificent Verve double album! This generous two-LP gatefold gathers highlights from across Johnny Hodges's supremely elegant career, showcasing the greatest alto saxophonist of the swing era at his most irresistible. Whether floating over a romantic ballad or swaggering through a stomping blues, Hodges makes every note sing with that singular, silky sound that no one has ever successfully imitated. An ideal introduction and a deeply satisfying collection for anyone already devoted to his enduring genius.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. UK release from 1966. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Johnny Hodges, Wild Bill Davis. Classic Bop Jazz music LP. Housed in a flip back style jacket. A nice copy considering its age. Record label: Verve Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34152svlp9157 letrH
About this Record: Silky smooth and soulfully wonderful! Recorded in New York in late 1965 and early 1966 and released on Verve, this beautifully relaxed album pairs the incomparable alto saxophone of Johnny Hodges with the rich Hammond organ of Wild Bill Davis, alongside the likes of trombonist Lawrence Brown, clarinetist Jimmy Hamilton, guitarist Billy Butler, and arranger-conductor Jimmy Jones. Titles include 'Blues For Madeleine', 'Stormy Weather', and 'Hash Brown'. Hodges's silky tone finds a perfect new home floating above Davis's warm organ textures.