Os melhores álbuns do catálogo lendário da Verve Records recebem o tratamento audiófilo pela Analogue Productions, corte a 45rpm para qualidade de som absoluta pelo igualmente lendário engenheiro de masterização George Marino na Sterling Sound, preservando toda a glória analógica das Fitas Master Originais para dar vida a estas sessões de forma espectacular como merecem.

• Edição Limitada
• Duplo LP 45rpm em Vinil 200 Gramas
• Prensagem na QRP USA
• Masterizado por George Marino na Sterling Sound
• Corte a partir das Master Tapes Analógicas Originais

"...these are all truly classic Verve titles that you simply don't want to miss...most importantly, the sound of these reissues is nothing short of astounding. Particularly the early Billie and Ella mono records are incredible treasures of sonic beauty. I'd definitely ask Santa for the whole set, or, if you want to cherry pick, the most classic titles. Whatever you decide, you owe yourself at least a half dozen!" Winner of a 2012 Positive Feedback Online Writers' Choice Award - Danny Kaey, Positive Feedback Online

One of the giants of the alto saxophone, Johnny Hodges was perhaps the most important soloist and sideman in Duke Ellington's orchestra from 1928 up to Hodges' death in 1970. The self-taught player made many solo forays during his long career - one of his '50s outfits included a young John Coltrane - but history remembers Hodges for his virtuosic sidemanship, particularly his sensitive rendering of ballads. Originally released in 1958.

Músicos:

Johnny Hodges, alto saxofone
Ben Webster, tenor saxofone
Roy Eldridge, trompete
Vic Dickenson, trombone
Billy Strayhorn, piano
Jimmy Woode, baixo
Sam Woodyard, bateria

Lista de Faixas:

1. I Didn't Know About You
2. Cool Your Motor
3. Gone With the Wind
4. Honey Hill
5. Blues-A-Plenty
6. Don't Take Your Love From Me
7. Saturday Afternoon Blues
8. Satin Doll
9. Reeling and Rocking

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