Johnny Hodges -- Rabbit, Jeep, and Squatty Roo!
Update: 2023-11-10
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Rabbit, Jeep, and Squatty Roo! Did you know that Johnny Hodges topped the alto category in the Downbeat polls for ten years straight? Did you know that he hired and fired a young John Coltrane? Did you know he owned a pet monkey? In this episode we look at the life and career of Johnny Hodges, which also means taking a close look at Duke Ellington and his orchestra. Johnny Hodges was one of the most influential and most popular saxophonists of all time and left a huge legacy.
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