This 1956 album features Hodges's alto sax in a small-group setting, showcasing his signature smooth tone and bluesy phrasing. It stands as a strong example of his mid-1950s output.
- The album was recorded in February 1956.
- It was released on the Music Manager label.
- The album falls within the jazz and r&b genres.
Johnny Hodges was an alto saxophonist and composer, a key figure in jazz from the swing era through to the 1970s. In 1956, Hodges was recording prolifically for the Music Manager label, having recently departed the Duke Ellington Orchestra for a period.
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