The Nutcracker Suite is an album by American pianist, composer and bandleader Duke Ellington recorded for Columbia Records in 1960 featuring jazz interpretations of the 1892 ballet "The Nutcracker" by
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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.