He played lead alto in the saxophone section for many years. Ben webster and johnny hodges had already known each other for over 25 years by the time they recorded the present date together at the jazz cellar in san francisco. Johnny hodges ben webster complete 1960 jazz cellar session music cd bonus album at cd universe, the superb november 1960 session recorded by the ben websterjohnny. Complete 1960 jazz cellar session ben webster, johnny sextet. Johnny hodges music, videos, news, and photos all about jazz. Known affectionately as the brute or frog, he had a tough, raspy, and brutal tone on stomps with growls, yet on ballads he played with warmth and sentiment. Johnny hodges the smooth one 1979, gatefold, vinyl. Complete song listing of johnny hodges on johnny hodges songs list covid19. When you listen to this disc you have to keep reminding yourself that these were recorded over 50 years ago and that ben webster and johnny hodges first recorded together in duke ellingtons orchestra in 1935. Ben webster johnny hodges the complete 1960 sextet jazz. Johnny hodges featuring ben webster not so dukish 2012.
Ben websterjohnny hodges complete 1960 sextet jazz. Hodges s passing was painful to duke ellington, who s eulogy of johnny hodges was quoted freely, our band will never sound the same. I have an opportunity locally to purchase this set. Funky blues johnny hodges, charlie parker, benny carter, charlie shavers, flip phillips, ben webster, oscar peterson, barney kessel, ray brown and j. Webster, ben hodges, johnny complete 1960 jazz cellar.
The play list included some great ballad tracks, some of which i had not heard before, including a beautiful version of tenderly. Most of it only has johnny hodges and ben webster as dueling saxophones, backed by a very tasty combo of electric guitar, piano, drums and bass, i wish i knew their names. The last five come from an octet session recorded a year later. Jul 25, 2016 johnny hodges recorded his final album in early 1970, three shades of blue, made with leon thomas and oliver nelson. Benjamin francis webster march 27, 1909 september 20, 1973 was an american jazz tenor saxophonist. Johnny hodges biography, written by stanley dance, is included in the lp set issued by mosaic, and the 122page book that comes with the rca 24 cd set contains detailed information about johnny hodges contribution to duke ellingtons orchestra.
Ben webster johnny hodges the complete 1960 jazz cellar. Hodges features prominently on the first track blues for new orleans. Joining ascap in 1945, his other popularsong and instrumental compositions include shady side, whats it. There was no audience, as this session was being captured under recording conditions, but johnny hodges and ben webster certainly bring.
Jazz musician johnny hodges saxophone, alto at all about jazz. Includes a 16page booklet with recording details, extensive notes and rare photos. Ben webster, johnny hodges the complete 1960 sextet jazz cellar session alto saxophone johnny hodges bass wilfred middlebrooks composed by ben webster tracks. An awesomely talented jazz alto saxophonist and band leader, best known for his standout work with duke. Contains this superb november 1960 session recorded by the ben webster johnny hodges sextet in studio conditions at the jazz cellar, in san francisco without an audience. Jun 04, 2016 johnny hodges alto sax ben webster tenor sax lou levy piano herb ellis guitar wilfred middlebrooks bass gus johnson drums id be there johnny hodges, ben webster san francisco, ca. Charlie parker, ben webster, benny carter, johnny hodges, flip p 271 mb 20140109 3 0 llewellyns complete book of divination richard webster 2017. Ben webster johnny hodges sextet the complete 1960 jazz cellar session. The superb november 1960 session recorded by the ben websterjohnny hodges sextet in studio conditions at the jazz cellar, in san.
As the years passed hodges suffered from heart problems, which he refused to address. Ben websterjohnny hodges complete 1960 sextet jazz cellar. Albums include soulville, coleman hawkins encounters ben webster, and the art tatum ben webster quartet. Shortly thereafter, he recorded for the last time with the ellington orchestra, the new orleans suite. Complete jazz cellar session 1960 with johnny hodges. Once upon a time, ben webster was the king of tenor saxophonists.
You can help us by sharing the link with friends, in social networks, message boards and other mass media. Johnny hodges, johnny hodges featuring ben webster in high. Comments 0 comments please login or create a free account to post comments. Contains this superb november 1960 session recorded by the ben websterjohnny hodges sextet in studio conditions at the jazz cellar, in. Johnny hodges septet featuring ben webster blues a. Johnny hodges, the most distinctive and eloquent voice of the duke ellington boys, is the leader of these great 1958 sessions without duke, but with billy strayhorn, dukes alter ego on piano, and featuring such greats as roy eldridge and ben webster. Johnny hodges the complete verve, johnny hodges small. Renowned for the beauty of his tone and his mastery of ballads, hodges was among the most influential sax players in jazz history. Ben webster, johnny hodges the complete 1960 sextet jazz cellar session alto saxophone johnny hodges bass wilfred middlebrooks. Dmm direct metal mastering logo on back cover right bottom corner.
Johnny hodges not so dukish 3 lp on 2 cd blue sounds. Jimmy witherspoon, benny carterbarney bigard, frank. Webster, ben hodges, johnny complete jazz cellar session. Benjamin francis webster was an american jazz tenor saxophonist. Johnny hodges the complete verve, johnny hodges small group. Download torrent ben webster fast and easy torrent search.
Johny hodges on radio 3 tonight last nights or rather early this mornings programme on ben webster lived up to expectations. He was featured on countless ellington recordings, including in a sentimental mood. Johnny hodges on radio 3 tonight cafesaxophone forum. Telecharger ben webster in norway torrent gratuit zone. This is a fabulous disc that shows off the talents of both johnny and ben to perfection. Hodges was also featured on soprano saxophone, but refused to play soprano after 1946. Released date 23092011 2011 eu reissue on 180 g virgin vinyl contains this superb november 1960 session, recorded by the ben websterjohnny hodges sextet in studio conditions at the jazz cellar, in san francisco without an audience. Albums include the famous 1938 carnegie hall jazz concert, side by side, and back to back. Versions different performances of the song by the same artist. Apr 01, 2020 johnny hodges, american jazz saxophonist who was a featured soloist in duke ellingtons orchestra.
Music profile for johnny hodges, born 25 july 1907. Johnny hodges, birth name cornelius hodges, bynames jeep and rabbit, born july 25, 1906, cambridge, massachusetts, u. Hodges, a soloist in his own right, was one of the first great saxophone players in the history of modern jazz. Composer im beginning to see the light, saxophonist and songwriter who was educated in area public schools and then joined dance orchestras as a saxophonist. Renowned for the beauty of his tone and his mastery of ballads, hodges was among the most influential sax players in the history of. Contains this superb november 1960 session recorded by the ben websterjohnny hodges sextet in studio conditions at the jazz. Anita oday, johnny hodges, richard groove holmes, jimmy witherspoon, kay starr. Ben webster, johnny sextet hodges complete 1960 jazz cellar session jetzt kaufen. Complete jazz cellar session 1960 with johnny hodges sextet.
Born in kansas city, missouri, he is considered one of the three most important swing tenors along with coleman hawkins and lester young the nickname the brute and the beautiful was aptly given to ben webster. Ben webster, johnny hodges the complete 1960 jazz cellar. He is considered one of the definitive alto saxophone players of the big band era along with. Johnny hodges the complete verve, johnny hodges small group sessions 19561961 2000 jazz johnny hodges was duke ellingtons most important soloist, so when the alto saxophonist returned to his former employer in the fall of 1955 after leading his own band for just over four and a half years, he had ellingtons approval to. I tried a completed items search on ebay but nothing came up. The complete 1960 sextet jazz cellar session, an album by ben webster on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
Lots of that lovely, almost toneless, breathy vibrato. The two great saxophonists were the only horn players heard at the session. Johnny hodges the smooth one 1979, gatefold, vinyl discogs. This 1960 set is said to be the only recording session on which ben webster and johnny hodges were the only two horn players. Johnny hodges alto ben webster tnr roy eldridge tpt vic dickenson tmb billy stray horn pno jimmy woode bass sam woodyard drs eldridge.
He is considered one of the three most important swing tenors along with coleman hawkins and lester young. Nov 23, 2010 johnny hodges the complete verve, johnny hodges small group sessions 19561961 2000 jazz johnny hodges was duke ellingtons most important soloist, so when the alto saxophonist returned to his former employer in the fall of 1955 after leading his own band for just over four and a half years, he had ellingtons approval to. The two sax giants recorded their first sides together as members of the illustrious duke ellington orchestra on august 19, 1935. Covers performances of a song with the same name by different artists. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Ben webster johnny hodges the complete 1960 sextet. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. I have a lot of other hodges and webster but most of it is bigger band arrangements. The superb november 1960 session recorded by the ben websterjohnny hodges sextet in studio conditions at the jazz cellar, in san francisco without an. You cant stop tapping your toes and humming this stuff, i promise. The fate of our site directly depends on its relevance. Websters breathy, sensuous tenor sax matches the rich, spiritual sonorities of hodges alto perfectly mike hobart one of the most influential saxophone players in the history of jazz, johnny hodges teamed up with ben webster in the 1960s to produce this album. Compilations other albums which feature this performance of the song. Johnny hodges alto sax ben webster tenor sax lou levy piano herb ellis guitar wilfred middlebrooks bass gus johnson drums id be there johnny hodges, ben webster san francisco, ca.
Johnny hodges recorded his final album in early 1970, three shades of blue, made with leon thomas and oliver nelson. So, please feel free to check from timetotime, if the album is available for. Johnny hodges septet featuring ben webster blues aplenty. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from johnny hodges. The complete 1960 jazz cellar session ben websterjohnny. Cornelius johnny hodges july 25, 1907 may 11, 1970 was an american alto saxophonist, best known for solo work with duke ellingtons big band. Johnny hodges ben webster complete 1960 jazz cellar.
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