name

Johnny Hodges, Saxophone

dates

b. July 25, 1906; d. May 11, 1970

birth place

Cambridge, MA

description

Alto saxophonist whose luminous tone became one of the hallmarks of the Duke Ellington band and influenced countless saxophonists.

hot disc

The Complete Johnny Hodges Sessions

more info

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