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Johnny Hodges - Blue Notes (SVLP 9175)
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.
Record label: Verve Records. UK
Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+
Stock: 1. Item: RM34293svlp9175 letrH
Jazz Music LP
Johnny Hodges, Earl Hines - Swing's Our Thing (VLP 9219)
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.
Record label: Verve Records. UK
Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+
Stock: 1. Item: RM34200vlp9219 letrH
Jazz Music LP
Wild Bill Davis, Johnny Hodges - In Atlantic City (LPM 3706)
Wild Bill Davis and Johnny Hodges take their magnificent musical partnership to the seaside glamour of Atlantic City, recording an album brimming with relaxed swing and genuine musical pleasure. Davis' rolling organ grooves provide the perfect cushion for Hodges' sumptuous alto saxophone, the two musicians settling into a beautifully comfortable and swinging musical conversation. Warm, soulful, and thoroughly enjoyable, this album perfectly captures two masters simply relishing each other's considerable company.
Record label: RCA Records. USA
Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+
Stock: 1. Item: RM34199lpm3706 letrB
Jazz Music LP
Johnny Hodges - Some Fun (V6-8726)
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.
Record label: Verve Records. Germany
Grade: Vinyl VG, Jacket VG
Stock: 1. Item: RM34198v68726 letrH
Jazz Music LP
Johnny Hodges - Sandy's Gone (V-8561)
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.
Record label: Verve Records. USA
Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+
Stock: 1. Item: RM34197v8561 letrH
Jazz Music LP
Johnny Hodges - Jumpin' With Johnny Hodges (LDM. 30204)
Johnny Hodges is in absolutely irresistible swinging form throughout this wonderfully energetic and joyful album, his celebrated alto saxophone leaping and dancing through the material with infectious enthusiasm. Hodges possessed one of jazz's most instantly recognisable sounds, combining a gloriously rich tone with an effortless rhythmic feel that simply makes everything swing beautifully. Lively, warm, and thoroughly delightful throughout, this album captures a true jazz giant in magnificent and exuberant form.
Record label: Vogue Records. France
Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+
Stock: 1. Item: RM34196ldm30204 letrH
Jazz Music LP
Johnny Hodges, Wild Bill Davis - Johnny Hodges And Wild Bill Davis Volume 1 - 2 / 1965 - 1966 (PM 42414)
Johnny Hodges and Wild Bill Davis forge a wonderfully warm and swinging musical partnership across this comprehensive two-volume collection, their musical chemistry producing performances of real joy and distinction. Hodges' gloriously expressive alto saxophone and Davis' rich, full-bodied organ playing complement each other beautifully, creating a sound that is both sophisticated and deeply soulful. A magnificent document of two remarkable musicians thoroughly enjoying each other's inspired and generous company.
Record label: RCA Records. France
Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+
Stock: 1. Item: RM34195pm42414 letrH
Jazz Music LP
Johnny Hodges And His Strings - Johnny Hodges And His Strings Play The Prettiest Gershwin (MG V-8314)
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.
Record label: Verve Records. USA
Grade: Vinyl VG, Jacket VG+
Stock: 1. Item: RM34194mgv8314 letrH
Jazz Music LP
Johnny Hodges, Lalo Schifrin - Previously Unreleased Recordings (2304 186)
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.
Record label: Verve Records. South Africa
Grade: Vinyl VG, Jacket VG
Stock: 1. Item: RM341882304186 letrH
Jazz Music LP
Johnny Hodges - The Smooth One (2367 378)
Record label: Verve Records. USA
Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+
Stock: 1. Item: RM341542367378 letrH
Jazz Music LP
Johnny Hodges - The Jeep Is Jumpin' (2683 056)
Record label: Verve Records. UK
Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+
Stock: 1. Item: RM341532683056 letrH
Jazz Music LP
Johnny Hodges, Wild Bill Davis - Blue Pyramid (SVLP 9157)
Record label: Verve Records. UK
Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+
Stock: 1. Item: RM34152svlp9157 letrH
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