Johnny Hodges: Blues A-Plenty LP (Verve Acoustic Sounds Series) ETJS-43 drummer Allison Miller

drummer Allison Miller

the Texas-born saxophonist slices through a set of compelling bandmember originals including Barron's sinuous tune “Gichi” and Shaw's lilting waltz “In a Capricornian Way

with Beatles producer George Martin at the controls

including a solo for the ages by tenor saxophone maestro Michael Brecker

Released to mark the 70th anniversary of seminal album Chet Baker Sings

Johnny Hodges: Blues A-Plenty LP (Verve Acoustic Sounds Series) ETJS-43 drummer Allison MillerVerve, 1958 Johnny Hodges was perhaps the most important soloist and sideman in Duke Ellington's orchestra for nearly 50 years. The self taught player made many solo forays during his long career, including this 1958 session showcasing the great alto saxophonist backed by an all star group including Ben Webster & Billy Strayhorn. Tracklist & Credits 1LP Tracklist Side A I Didn't Know About You Cool Your Motor Gone With The Wind Honey Hill Blues A