Johnny Hodges Septet - in Concert

2023 release

Johnny Hodges (1906-70) known for his pure tone and personalised style had been the stalwart of Ellington Orchestra throughout its history except for a period in the '50s. Hodges left immeasurable inspiration to the generations to come. He led this Ducal All-star septet to give concerts in Europe during the spring of 1961.

The existence of the Copenhagen concert has been rumoured among the fans but never materialised until now making this album a historical augmentation of Hodges' discography.

Johnny Hodges: alto saxophone
Ray Nance: trumpet, violin, vocal
Lawrence Brown: trombone
Harry Carney: baritone saxophone
Al Williams: piano
Aaron Bell: bass
Sam Woodyard: drums

Recorded at Falkoner Centret, Copenhagen March 17, 1961

1. C Jam Blues
2. The Jeep Is Jumpin'
3. Good Queen Bess
4. Things Ain'T What They Used To Be
5. Sophisticated Lady
6. I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart
7. Don't Get Around Anymore
8. Just Squeeze Me
9. Do Nothing 'Till You Hear From Me
10. Rose Of Rio Grande
11. All Of Me
12. On The Sunny Side Of The Street
13. Perdido
14. Take The A Train
15. Mood Indigo
16. Solitude
17. Satin Doll
18. I Got It Bad And That Ain'T Good
19. Rocking In Rhythm