Johnny Hodges - The Best of the Verve Years (2019) [Swing, Mainstream Jazz]; FLAC (tracks+.cue)

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Artist: Johnny Hodges
Album: The Best of the Verve Years
Genre: Swing, Mainstream Jazz
Label: Enlightenment
Released: 2019
Quality: FLAC (tracks+.cue)
Tracklist:

CD 1:
Not So Dukish (1958)

1. M.H.R. (6:00)
2. Broadway Babe (2:44)
3. Three and Six (2:22)
4. Not So Dukish (7:53)
5. Central Park Swing (3:26)
6. Preacher Blues (8:25)
7. Jeep Bounced Back (3:37)
8. The Last Time I Saw Paris (2:55)
   Back to Back (1959)
9. Wabash Blues (6:31)
10. Basin Street Blues (3:59)
11. Beale Street Blues (7:39)
12. Weary Blues (6:59)
13. St. Louis Blues (5:51)
14. Loveless Love (7:13)
15. Royal Garden Blues (5:26)

CD 2:
Side by Side (1959)

1. Stompy Jones (6:42)
2. Squeeze Me (4:38)
3. Big Shoe (5:39)
4. Going Up (4:50)
5. Just a Memory (5:55)
6. Let's Fall in Love (6:49)
7. Ruint (2:35)
8. Bend One (3:01)
9. You Need to Rock (5:53)
   Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges (1959)
10. Bunny (5:47)
11. What's the Rush (3:45)
12. Back Beat (7:29)
13. What's It All About (4:03)
14. Carrots for Rabbit (5:16)
15. Shady Side (7:07)

CD 3:
Blue Hodge (1961)

1. And Then Some (4:07)
2. I Wonder Why (4:30)
3. Azure Te (2:58)
4. Blue Hodge (6:20)
5. Hodge Podge (4:05)
6. It Shouldn't Happen to a Dream (3:11)
7. Why Are You Blue (3:26)
8. Knuckles (5:11)
9. Stand by Blues (4:30)
10. There Is No Greater Love (3:26)
    Johnny Hodges with Billy Strayhorn and the Orchestra (1962)
11. Don't Get Around Much Any More (3:03)
12. I've Got It Bad and That Ain't Good (3:40)
13. Gal from Joe's (2:30)
14. Your Love Has Faded (3:03)
15. I'm Just a Lucky So and So (3:24)
16. Jeep's Blues (3:21)
17. Day Dream (3:59)
18. Juice-A-Plenty (3:22)
19. Azure (2:37)
20. Tailor Made (3:38)
21. Stardust (4:31)

CD 4:
Sandy's Gone (1963)

1. Sandy's Gone (2:11)
2. Monkey Shack (2:16)
3. Wonderful, Wonderful (2:14)
4. Scarlett O'Hara (2:11)
5. Candy's Theme (2:13)
6. Follow Me (1:53)
7. Blue Velvet (2:18)
8. So Much in Love (2:22)
9. Again (1:56)
10. Deep Purple (2:20)
11. Since (2:20)
12. The Caretakers Theme (2:03)
    Mess of Blues (1964)
13. Jones (4:41)
14. I Cried for You (3:03)
15. Love You Madly (3:52)
16. Little John, Little John (4:04)
17. Stolen Sweets (3:14)
18. A & R Blues (6:07)
19. Lost in Meditation (3:20)

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The defining saxophonist of his generation, Johnny Hodges rose to prominence during the big-band era with what Duke Ellington described as a tone so beautiful it sometimes bought tears to the eyes . Perhaps an understated member of Ellington s big band initially, Hodges deft tone and seductive style soon affirmed him as one of The Duke s most valuable soloists and a vital player in his orchestra. A subdued yet commanding presence in the big band format, Hodges assured mastery of the alto-sax and his subtle nuance has left him regarded as one of the very best musicians to have worked alongside Ellington. This 4 CD Box Set serves to highlight some of Johnny Hodges finest ever albums as leader or co-leader. Faithfully remastered, this collection serves as both an enthralling introduction to an all-time great jazz musician and as an invigorating re-affirmation of Hodges talents for those already familiar with his work.