Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges - Back to Back - 180g from the Verve Acoustic Sounds series

Artist: Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges | Label: Verve |  Format: LP |  Genre: Jazz | Condition: Mint | Jacket: Sealed

Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges
Back to Back
Verve 6055 - 180g re-issue in a thick gatefold jacket from the Verve Acoustic Sounds series 

Several times in his career, star alto-saxophone soloist Johnny Hodges struck out on his own, only to return each time to Duke Ellington's band. Critic Michael Ullman suggested that the blues classics chosen for this program may have been neutral ground, where Ellington's playing could come to the fore and Hodges' irrepressible sensuality could have free rein. This is one of the very best small-group records Ellington ever made - a perfectly integrated set of music that truly swings the blues. Appearing with the duo are Leslie Spann Al Hall, & Sam Jones. Verve Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered on 180g vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.

     Track Listings
Wabash Blues 
Basin Street Blues 
Beale Street Blues 
Weary Blues 
St. Louis Blues 
Loveless Love 
Royal Garden Blues