Product details
- Label 20th Century Masterworks
- Artist Johnny Hodges Septet
- Format 1LP
- Country Import
- Released Date 2021
- Genre Blues
- Sealed Yes
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Condition: Sealed (New)
Blues-A-Plenty by Johnny Hodges Septet featuring Ben Webster.
Johnny Hodges Septet delivers transformative artistry in this essential recording.
Musical Analysis:
Johnny Hodges Septet's performance delivers authentic emotional power rooted in blues tradition. Supporting musicians Ben Webster create perfect space and emotional depth. The balance between technical skill and expression defines great blues.
Album Story:
# Blues-A-Plenty: A Timeless Testament to the Alto Saxophone's Golden Voice
When Johnny Hodges gathered his septet to record "Blues-A-Plenty," he wasn't merely cutting another jazz session—he was crystallizing decades of mastery into a collection that would define the very soul of the blues idiom. As the legendary alto saxophonist who spent his career as the crown jewel of Duke Ellington's orchestra, Hodges brought an unparalleled lyrical sensibility to these recordings, a tone so warm and expressive that fellow musicians dubbed him "Rabbit" for the effortless way he seemed to glide through even the most demanding passages. What makes this album truly extraordinary is the way it captures Hodges in an intimate small-group setting, freed from the grand orchestral arrangements to explore the blues with breathtaking directness. Every note breathes with authenticity, every phrase tells a story, revealing why saxophone giants from Charlie Parker to John Coltrane counted Hodges among their most cherished influences.
For collectors and jazz enthusiasts alike, this 20th Century Masterworks release represents an essential addition to any serious music library. The album
Pressing Details:
Track Listing:
A1. I Didn't Know About You
A2. Cool Your Motor
A3. Gone With The Wind
A4. Honey Hill
A5. Blues-A-Plenty
A6. Don't Take Your Love From Me
A7. Central Park Swing
B1. Saturday Afternoon Blues
B2. Satin Doll
B3. Reeling And Rocking
B4. M.H.R.
Credits:
Johnny Hodges - Alto Saxophone
Jimmy Woode - Bass
Gerhard Noack - Cover [Cover Painting], Painting [Cover Painting]
Sam Woodyard - Drums
Liam Keating - Liner Notes
Billy Strayhorn - Piano
Ben Webster - Tenor Saxophone
Vic Dickenson - Trombone
Roy Eldridge - Trumpet
Sound Quality:
Raw, immediate energy with perfect balance – warm guitar tone, powerful vocals, solid rhythm. High-quality pressing with excellent tracking and quiet surfaces.
Collector's Notes:
Essential for serious collectors – a piece of musical history with lasting value.
Artist: Johnny Hodges Septet
Supporting Artists: Ben Webster
Format: 1LP
Genre: Blues
Label: 20th Century Masterworks
Catalog Number: 350219
Release Year: 2021
Country: Import
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