Johnny Hodges - Blues-A-Plenty

 Johnny Hodges was perhaps the most important soloist and sideman in Duke Ellington's orchestra for nearly 50 years. The self-taught player made many solo forays during his long career, including this 1958 session showcasing the great alto saxophonist backed by an all-star group including Ben Webster & Billy Strayhorn. Verve’s Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.

Tracklist

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