Blues-A-Plenty
by Johnny Hodges
- Type: Album
- Released: 1958
- Label: Verve
- Country: United States
- Length: 42:10
- Community rating: 3.95/5 from 3 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
The legendary Duke Ellington alto saxophonist steps out as a leader for this supremely relaxed, blues-oriented Verve session. Supported by Ben Webster and Roy Eldridge, his impossibly smooth, sensuous tone remains the undisputed focal point.
Genres
Descriptors: acoustic, improvisation, instrumental
Tracklist
- Didn't Know About You (3:32)
- Cool Your Motor (3:36)
- Gone With The Wind (3:18)
- Honey Hill (4:03)
- Blues-A-Plenty (3:23)
- Don't Take Your Love From Me (3:39)
- Saturday Afternoon Blues (5:59)
- Satin Doll (5:01)
- Reeling And Rocking (9:35)
Credits
- Johnny Hodges - primary artist, alto saxophone
- Merle Shore - art direction
- Paula Powers - artwork
- Jimmy Woode - bass
- Sam Woodyard - drums
- Benny Green - liner notes
- Billy Strayhorn - piano
- Ben Webster - tenor saxophone
- Vic Dickenson - trombone
- Roy Eldridge - trumpet