{"product_id":"blues-a-plenty-johnny-hodges-septet-1lp-vinyl","title":"Blues-A-Plenty - Johnny Hodges Septet (1LP Vinyl)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"vinyl-record-details\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sealed (New)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 15px 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlues-A-Plenty\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eJohnny Hodges Septet\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring Ben Webster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohnny Hodges Septet delivers transformative artistry in this essential recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusical Analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohnny 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum Story:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e# Blues-A-Plenty: A Timeless Testament to the Alto Saxophone's Golden Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors and jazz enthusiasts alike, this 20th Century Masterworks release represents an essential addition to any serious music library. The album\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrack Listing:\u003cbr\u003eA1. I Didn't Know About You\u003cbr\u003eA2. Cool Your Motor\u003cbr\u003eA3. Gone With The Wind\u003cbr\u003eA4. Honey Hill\u003cbr\u003eA5. Blues-A-Plenty\u003cbr\u003eA6. Don't Take Your Love From Me\u003cbr\u003eA7. Central Park Swing\u003cbr\u003eB1. Saturday Afternoon Blues\u003cbr\u003eB2. Satin Doll\u003cbr\u003eB3. Reeling And Rocking\u003cbr\u003eB4. M.H.R.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003cbr\u003eJohnny Hodges - Alto Saxophone\u003cbr\u003eJimmy Woode - Bass\u003cbr\u003eGerhard Noack - Cover [Cover Painting], Painting [Cover Painting]\u003cbr\u003eSam Woodyard - Drums\u003cbr\u003eLiam Keating - Liner Notes\u003cbr\u003eBilly Strayhorn - Piano\u003cbr\u003eBen Webster - Tenor Saxophone\u003cbr\u003eVic Dickenson - Trombone\u003cbr\u003eRoy Eldridge - Trumpet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaw, immediate energy with perfect balance – warm guitar tone, powerful vocals, solid rhythm. High-quality pressing with excellent tracking and quiet surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEssential for serious collectors – a piece of musical history with lasting value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Johnny Hodges Septet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupporting Artists:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ben Webster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:none;\"\u003eFeaturing: Ben Webster Johnny Hodges Septet collaboration\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20th Century Masterworks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 350219\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Import\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"20th Century Masterworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52171551572264,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/2339\/3320\/files\/OTktODQyNi5qcGVn.jpg?v=1785414697","url":"https:\/\/mileswaxey.com\/products\/blues-a-plenty-johnny-hodges-septet-1lp-vinyl","provider":"Miles Waxey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}