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Back To Back - Duke Ellington And Johnny Hodges Play The Blues - Acoustic Sounds Series

Ellington Duke / Hodges Johnny

Back To Back - Duke Ellington And Johnny Hodges Play The Blues - Acoustic Sounds Series

Label: Verve

Genre: Jazz / Avant Garde

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While he was usually featured in front of his unforgettable orchestra, these unique small-group sessions showcase the great Duke Ellington as a pianist in a blues context in the company of his long-time collaborator, alto saxophonist Johnny Hodges. According to AllMusicwriter Eugene Chadbourne, "Hodges does some of the most soulful playing of his career here". Also setting a very high standard for himself is trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison. This dream sextet is completed by Les Spann on guitar, Sam Jones on bass, and Jo Jones on drums. DUKE ELLINGTON, piano JOHNNY HODGES, alto sax HARRY "SWEETS" EDISON, trumpet LES SPANN, guitar SAM JONES, bass JO JONES, drums

Verve’s Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.