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Hodges, Johnnyorig. John Cornelius Hodges(born July 25, 1906, Cambridge, Mass., U.S.—died May 11, 1970, New York, N.Y.) U.S. saxophonist, one of the greatest alto-saxophone stylists in jazz. “Rabbit” Hodges was encouraged and influenced by Sidney Bechet in the mid-1920s. He joined Duke Ellington's band in 1928 and quickly became its most prominent soloist. Except for a period when he led his own small group (1951–55), Hodges would remain with Ellington for the rest of his career. His peerless, soulful tone and rhythmic poise made him a master interpreter of both ballads and blues, and Ellington and Billy Strayhorn composed many pieces expressly for him. Hodges, (John Cornelius) Johnny “Rabbit” (1906–70) jazz musician; born in Cambridge, Mass. He was an outstanding and influential alto saxophonist, a prolific freelance recording artist, and a prominent member of Duke Ellington's Orchestra between 1928–70. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The team was a mixture of Boys of Summer leftovers: Duke Snider, Gil Hodges, Johnny Podres, Jim Gilliam, Carl Furillo and Clem Labine; proven commodities: Wally Moon, Roger Craig, Charley Neal, John Roseboro and Norm Larker; and bright newcomers: Maury Wills, Larry Sherry and Don Demeter. |
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