Tribute Mondays: Johnny Hodges

John Cornelius "Johnny" Hodges
(July 25, 1906 – May 11, 1970)

Alto Saxophonist, Johnny Hodges, contributed largely  to Swing and Mainstream Jazz; he is an influential figure to many Musicians. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Hodges, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Flirtbird (Duke Ellington, Sultry Sunset (Duke Ellington), Prelude to a kiss (Duke Ellington) and Benny Goodman legendary 1938 Carnegie Hall Concert

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Hodges

Background information
Birth name	John Cornelius Hodges
Also known as	"Rabbit" "Jeep"
Born	July 25, 1906
Origin	Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	May 11, 1970 (aged 63)
Genres	Swing Mainstream jazz
Occupation(s)	Saxophonist Clarinetist
Instruments	Alto saxophone Soprano saxophone Clarinet
Years active	1924–1970
Associated acts	Duke Ellington Sidney Bechet Lucky Roberts Chick Webb
Notable instruments
Conn 6M Buescher 400 Vito LeBlanc Rationale