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Bookmark or Share- Johnny Hodges - Discography of American Historical RecordingsCornelius "Johnny" Hodges (July 25, 1907 – May 11, 1970) was an American alto saxophonist, best known for solo work with Duke Ellington's big band. He played lead alto in the saxophone section for many years. Hodges was also featured on soprano saxophone, but refused to play soprano after 1946.
- Johnny Hodges - Jazz History DatabaseIf ever there was such a thing as a natural-born improviser, Johnny Hodges was it. By age 13, Hodges “was blowing that saxophone then as well as he played it all down through the years” (Charlie Holmes) and “playing more jazz than he did with Duke” (Benny Waters).
- Johnny Hodges Biography - Jazz StandardsThroughout the ‘40s he was a consistent poll winner and is considered by many the finest alto saxophonist in jazz. Hodges recorded with several prestigious small groups and led his own for a few years in the early ‘50s before rejoining Ellington.
- Johnny Hodges - The Music Museum of New EnglandCornelius “Johnny” Hodges was born in 1907 on Putnam Street in Cambridge, the youngest of four children. Today, he is generally regarded as the second most important alto saxophonist in jazz history, behind only Charlie Parker.
- Johnny Hodges | Biography, Songs, Saxophone, Music, & Facts - BritannicaJohnny Hodges was an American jazz saxophonist who was a featured soloist in Duke Ellington’s orchestra. Renowned for the beauty of his tone and his mastery of ballads, Hodges was among the most influential sax players in jazz history.
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