Johnny Hodges nickname(s):
"Rabbit", "Jeep"
Johnny Hodges date of birth:
July 25, 1907
How old was Johnny Hodges when died?
62
Where was Johnny Hodges born?
Cambridge, Massachusetts , Cambridge, Massachusetts
When did Johnny Hodges die?
May 11, 1970
What is Johnny Hodges's occupation?
Saxophonist, Clarinetist
What genre is Johnny Hodges's work?
Swing, Mainstream jazz
What instruments does Johnny Hodges play?
Alto saxophone, Soprano saxophone, Clarinet, soprano saxophone, clarinet
Short Biography
John Cornelius "Johnny" Hodges (July 25, 1906 – May 11, 1970) 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, except the period between 1932 and 1946 when Otto Hardwick generally played first chair. Hodges was also featured on soprano saxophone, but refused to play soprano after 1946, when he was given the lead chair. He is considered one of the definitive alto saxophones players of the big band era (alongside Benny Carter).