Johnny Hodges - Master Of Jazz
Review by SANTIAGO LESTON
Master of Jazz is a classic album by Johnny Hodges, the legendary saxophonist and bandleader of the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Released in 1955, the album features Hodges' signature sound and style, showcasing his virtuosity and versatility as a musician.
The album opens with "The Jeep Is Jumpin'," a lively and upbeat track that sets the tone for the rest of the album. Hodges' saxophone playing is fluid and effortless, and he is accompanied by a stellar group of musicians, including Billy Strayhorn on piano, Al Hall on bass, and Jo Jones on drums.
Other standout tracks on the album include "Squatty Roo," a bluesy number that features Hodges' soulful playing, and "Passion Flower," a romantic ballad that showcases his tender side. The album also includes a few Ellington classics, such as "In a Mellotone" and "Take the A Train," which Hodges puts his own stamp on.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep Is Jumpin | 2:53 | |
| Walkin' The Frog | 5:49 | |
| Good Queen Bess | 3:38 | |
| Rabbit Pie | 4:51 | |
| Brute's Roots | 4:36 | |
| On The Sunny Side | 4:18 | |
| One For Duke | 5:16 | |
| Things Ain't That They Used To Be | 5:22 | |
| Cambridge Blue | 3:42 | |
| Bouncing With Ben | 2:50 |
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Catalog Numbers
- SLP 4109, STCD 4109
- SLP 4109
- SLP 4109, SLP-4109
- SLP 4109, 2223295
Labels
- Storyville
- Storyville, PGP RTB
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- ascolta in linea
- écouter en ligne
- online luisteren
- escuchar en línea
- lytte på nettet
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Formats
- CD
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Storyville A/B |
| Copyright (c) | Storyville A/B |
| Printed By | SIB-Tryck AB, Norsborg |
| Recorded At | Jazz Cellar |
| Manufactured By | Turicaphon AG |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bass | Aaron Bell (tracks: B2 to B5), Wilfred Middlebrooks (tracks: A1 to B1) |
| Design | Johannes Vennekamp |
| Drums | Gus Johnson (tracks: A1 to B1), Sam Woodyard (tracks: B2 to B5) |
| Guitar | Herb Ellis (tracks: A1 to B1) |
| Liner Notes | Mike Hennessey |
| Piano | Al Williams (tracks: B2 to B5), Lou Lewy (tracks: A1 to B1) |
| Saxophone | Johnny Hodges |
| Trombone | Lawrence Brown (tracks: B2 to B5) |
| Trumpet | Ray Nance (tracks: B2 to B5) |
| Vocals | Ray Nance (tracks: B2 to B5) |
Notes
- Track A1 to B1 Recorded November 22nd & 23rd, 1960, at The Jazz Cellar, San Francisco
- Track B2 to B5 Recorded March 14th, 1961, Stockholm
- Most of the titles on this album come from a "lost" session. The remaining tracks are from a concert performance. The transfers required only minimal equalisation.
- Label: ⓟ 1984 Storyville A/B
- Cover: © ⓟ Storyville AB 1984
- This version: Printed in Switzerland / SWISS MADE stamped in run-out
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Side 1): SLP 4109 A BA-TW
- Matrix / Runout (Side 2): SLP 4109 B BA-TW
- Rights Society: NCB
- Matrix / Runout (Side 1): SLP 4109 A BA-TW SWISS MADE
- Matrix / Runout (Side 2): SLP 4109 B BA-TW SWISS MADE
- Rights Society: BIEM / NCB
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Groove Mark Side A): 2223295 A 25286
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Groove Mark Side B): 2223295 B 25286
- Rights Society: SOKOJ
About Johnny Hodges
Real Name
- John Cornelius Hodges
Name Vars
- \
- Hodges
- Cornelius Hodge aka \
- Cornelius Hodges aka \
- Dž. Hodžesas
- Hidges
- Hodge
- J .Hodges
- J Hodges
- J, Hodges
- J. Hodge
- J. Hodgers
- J. Hodges
- J. Hodges & Friends
- J.Hodges
- James Hodges
- John Hodge
- John Hodges
- Johnnie Hodges
- Johnny \
- Johny Hodges
- Jonny Hodges
- Rodgers
- Rodges
- Д. Ходжес
- Джонни Ходжес
Aliases
- Cue Porter
- \"The Rabbit\"
