Johnny Hodges - Live In Paris: 13 Mars 1961

With Johnny Hodges, the alto saxophone found itself in the hands of a goldsmith. As a member honoris causa of the Duke Ellington Orchestra from 1928 to 1970, Hodges' delicate phrasing and incomparable talents as an improviser made him one of the most remarkable musicians in jazz history. In this previously unreleased live recording dating from 1961 he plays the great classics in Ellington's material, titles he always incarnated with an incandescent grace. 

1     Take The "A" Train
2     Blues For Madeline
3     Mood Indigo
4     Solitude
5     Satin Doll
6     I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good
7     Rockin' In Rhythm
8     Don't Get Around Much Anymore
9     Just Squeeze Me
10     Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me
11     Rose Of The Rio Grande
12     All Of Me
13     On The Sunny Side Of The Street
14     Jeep's Blues
15     Perdido