Jazz Flashes: Johnny Hodges

A companion site to 'The Vintage Bandstand,' this is a series of brief posts about all kinds of good jazz, written and published by Anton Garcia-Fernandez in Martin, Tennessee, U.S.A.

Showing posts with label Johnny Hodges. Show all posts

Showing posts with label Johnny Hodges. Show all posts

Monday, April 3, 2017

Charlie Parker Jams on Verve, 1952

While certain critics consider that producer Norman Granz was responsible for encouraging Charlie Parker to veer away from bebop somewha...

Thursday, September 15, 2016

Duke Ellington at the Rainbow Grille, 1967

While Duke Ellington often led sessions with small groups, particularly in the early years of his career, unfortunately not too many of hi...

Friday, August 12, 2016

Earl Hines on Impulse, 1966

Earl "Fatha" Hines One of the most important, innovative pianists in jazz history, Earl "Fatha" Hines influenced vi...

Monday, February 22, 2016

Duke Ellington and Rosemary Clooney, 1956

Although his records often feature worthy vocalists, Duke Ellington didn't collaborate with too many singers on full-length albums....

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