The Clef & Norgran Albums 1951-54

Johnny Hodges was a jazz alto saxophonist active across four decades, renowned for his work with Duke Ellington 41-track 2-CD collection comprising the titles from albums leading his own band for Norman Granz’ Clef & Norgran labels during the early 1950s Features the albums “Johnny Hodges Collates”, “Johnny Hodges Collates No. 2”, “Swing With Johnny Hodges”, “Memories of Ellington”, “Castle Rock”, “The Blues” and “In A Tender Mood” His bands on these sessions featured many notable musicians of the day A snapshot of a particular and intriguing phase of his career, and a showcase for his understated virtuosity