Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra - Blues-A-Plenty (Acoustic Sounds) (LP)

Acoustic Sounds Series.

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.

Side A 1. 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.