Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges - Side By Side (Verve Acoustic Sounds Series) (180 Gram) (LP)

Side By Side brings together two jazz legends—Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges—for a masterful session that captures the essence of late-1950s small-group jazz. Recorded in New York across 1958 and 1959, the album showcases Hodges’ lyrical alto saxophone alongside Ellington’s distinct piano touch and features contributions from jazz greats like Jo Jones, Roy Eldridge, and Billy Strayhorn.

This release is a standout for its blend of swinging grooves and elegant ballads, recalling the intimate sessions Ellington and Hodges recorded decades earlier. The result is a timeless collaboration that highlights each musician’s virtuosity, offering jazz lovers a vibrant listening experience rooted in the genre’s golden era.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Verve Records
• Genre: Jazz
• Release Date: 04/18/2025
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TRACKS

A1. Stompy Jones
A2. Squeeze Me
A3. Big Shoe
A4. Going Up
B1. Just A Memory
B2. Let's Fall In Love
B3. Ruint
B4. Bend One
B5. You Need To Rock