Johnny Hodges
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John Cornelius "Johnny" Hodges was an American alto saxophonist, best known for solo work with Duke Ellington's big band. He played lead alto in the saxophone section for many years. Hodges was also f
Hodges playing a Conn 6M with Al Sears in background, 1946
In performance: Hodges with Ellington, Frankfurt, Germany, February 6, 1965.
Benny Carter
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Bennett Lester Carter was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, trumpeter, composer, arranger, and bandleader. With Johnny Hodges, he was a pioneer on the alto saxophone. From the beginning of hi
Johnny Hodges
…lead alto in the saxophone section for many years. Hodges was also featured on soprano saxophone, but refused to play soprano after 1940. Along with Benny Carter, Hodges is considered to be one of the definitive alto saxophone players of the big band era. After beginning his career as a teenager in Boston, Hodges…
Carter in 1984
Carter stands with Robert Goffin, Louis Armstrong, and Leonard Feather in 1942.
Portrait of Benny Carter, Apollo Theatre, New York City, c. October 1946
Carter performs at the North Sea Jazz Festival in 1985.