This is a good set that should have been a great one. Rather than reissue all 43 of altoist Johnny Hodges's small-group dates for Vocalion and Okeh, this CD (which should have been two) only contains 16. The music is often classic small-group swing ("Jeep's Blues," "Hodge Podge" and "Rent Party Blues" are among the highpoints) and there are several superb examples of Hodges playing soprano (showing off the influence of Sidney Bechet) but many valuable performances are missing. The problem is that the set is a straight reissue (although with some new liner notes) of an Epic LP rather than being an improvement. This important material deserves to be repackaged in a more complete fashion. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1 Jeep's Blues 2:54
Duke Ellington / Johnny Hodges
2 Rendezvous With Rhythm 3:00
Duke Ellington / Johnny Hodges
3 Empty Ballroom Blues 2:27
Duke Ellington / Mary Lou Williams
4 Krum Elbow Blues 2:36
Duke Ellington / Johnny Hodges
5 I'm In Another World 3:03
Duke Ellington / Johnny Hodges
6 Hodge Podge 2:36
Duke Ellington / Johnny Hodges
7 Dancing On The Stars 2:56
Duke Ellington / Irving Mills
8 Wanderlust 2:48
Duke Ellington / Johnny Hodges
9 Dooji Wooji 2:55
Duke Ellington
10 Savoy Strut 2:31
Duke Ellington / Johnny Hodges
11 Rent Party Blues 2:39
Duke Ellington / Johnny Hodges
12 Good Gal Blues 2:58
Duke Ellington
13 Finesse 2:41
Duke Ellington / Johnny Hodges
14 Hometown Blues 2:40
Johnny Hodges
15 Dream Blues 3:02
Johnny Hodges
16 Skunk Hollow Blues 2:40
Johnny Hodges
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Otto Hardwick (pistas: 1)
Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Johnny Hodges
Baritone Saxophone – Harry Carney
Bass – Billy Taylor Sr.
Drums – Sonny Greer
Guitar – Fred Guy (pistas: 1)
Piano, Arranged By – Duke Ellington
Trombone – Lawrence Brown
Trumpet – Cootie Williams
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