Tag Archives: Elvin Jones

Portrait of Johnny Hodges, Pt. II (Podcast #19-001)

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Ellington Reflections

A look at some of the outside projects done by Johnny Hodges during his second tenure with the Duke Ellington Orchestra.
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Posted in podcast | Tagged Billy Strayhorn, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, Earl Fatha Hines, Elvin Jones, Gerry Mulligan, Jimmy Hamilton, Jimmy Jones, Johnny Hodges, Kenny Burrell, Lawrence Brown, Lawrence Welk, Mercer Ellington, Oliver Nelson, Ray Nance, Wild Bill Davis | Leave a comment

Sittin’ In (Podcast #18-004)

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Ellington Reflections

Over a half century, Ellington crossed paths with many illustrious musicians….
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Posted in podcast | Tagged Bing Crosby, Buddy Rich, Cat Anderson, Charles Mingus, Cootie Williams, Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, Elvin Jones, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Jones, Jimmy Rushing, John Coltrane, Johnny Hodges, Lawrence Brown, Max Roach, podcast, Sam Woodyard, Tommy Dorsey | Leave a comment