Tag Archives: Johnny Hodges

Beyond the “Usual Suspects” [Again] (Podcast #19-019)

Posted on November 16, 2019 by

More covers of Ellington compositions that deserve wider exposure. Continue reading →

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“Rabbit’s Blues” – A Conversation with Johnny Hodges biographer Con Chapman (Podcast #19-018)

Posted on October 22, 2019 by

Con Chapman discusses his new biography of Johnny Hodges. Continue reading →

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Ellingtonian Geography (Podcast #19-016)

Posted on September 21, 2019 by

Geographically titled songs by Ellington and his associates. Continue reading →

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The Treasury Shows, Pt. V (Podcast #19-015)

Posted on September 1, 2019 by

This is the last part of our look at the 25 double CD set of Storyville’s Treasury Show series…. Continue reading →

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Portrait of Lawrence Brown, Pt. II (Podcast #19-014)

Posted on August 4, 2019 by

Lawrence Brown (1907-88) was a major voice in the Ellington orchestra. He played with Duke for 29 years, longer than any other trombonist in the orchestra. Continue reading →

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Portrait of Lawrence Brown, Pt. I (Podcast #19-013)

Posted on July 21, 2019 by

Lawrence Brown (1907-88) was a major voice in the Ellington orchestra. He played with Duke for 29 years, longer than any other trombonist in the orchestra. Continue reading →

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The Treasury Shows, Pt. IV (Podcast #19-012)

Posted on July 7, 2019 by

A few selections from Volumes 16 thru 20 of Duke’s Treasury Shows…. Continue reading →

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