Birth name | Cornelius "Johnny" Hodges |
Born | July 25, 1907, Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | May 11, 1970, New York City, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz, swing |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | Alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, clarinet |
Years active | 1924–1970 |
Associated acts | Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Chick Webb, Sidney Bechet, Luckey Roberts |
About Johnny Hodges
Saxophonist Johnny Hodges was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States on July 25, 1907. He dies at the age of 62, on May 11, 1970.
One of the most influential jazz saxophonists of the Big Band era. Pianist Duke Ellington was a long-time buddy of his.
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Johnny Hodges before becoming famous
Johnny Hodges was born in the Zodiac sign Leo (The Lion), and 1907 is also the year of Goat (羊) in the Chinese Zodiac.
He was a self-taught pianist before becoming interested in the saxophone. He was given the nickname"Rabbit" because of his exceptional speed and ability to avoid truant officials.
Achievement of Johnny Hodges
Other noteworthy jazz performers with whom he collaborated included Willie Cook, Trumpet Player Roy Eldridge, and Harold Baker.
Johnny Hodges's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship
He was raised alongside saxophonists Charlie Holmes and Howard E. Johnson, as well as baritone saxophonist Saxophonist Harry Carney. He and his wife Edith Cue have two children, Johnny Jr. and Lorna.
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Johnny Hodges Collabed with
Among those who recognized and acknowledged his abilities were Pianist Duke Ellington, Clarinet Player Benny Goodman, and Charlie Parker.
Johnny Hodges Income & Net worth
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Johnny Hodges Height and Weight
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