Duke ELLINGTON & Johnny HODGES - Side by Side 1958-1959

Duke ELLINGTON & Johnny HODGES - Side by Side 1958-1959
Label: Verve
Release Date: 1999-03-23
Title A1, A2, A4 Rec. New York, Feb. 20, 1959
All other Titels Rec. New York, Aug 14 1958

Jazz

Sort of a "Reader's Digest" version of the Ellington band--head tunes followed by a series of solos, jam session style. In this case the soloists include altoist Hodges, tenor icon Ben Webster and Harry "Sweets" Edison on variously muted and plungered trumpet. There's just enough arranging to keep things together and give SIDE BY SIDE a "little big band" feel, as on "Big Shoe," when Hodges, Webster, trumpeter Roy Eldridge and trombonist Lawrence Brown (another Ellington veteran) seem to breathe as one on the four-part opening statement that sets up the blowing.

Ellington himself is at the piano for this and two other cuts; the ensemble for the balance of the set features long-time collaborator, co-composer and musical alter ego Billy Strayhorn at the keyboard, which is illuminating in and of itself. The repertoire tends towards Ellington and Hodges tunes, presumably cooked up for these dates. Jo Jones is on drums throughout, and bass chores are handled by Al Hall or Wendall Marshall. The Duke/Sweets/Hall ensemble also includes understated flute and electric guitar from Les Spann.
From HB Direct.
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Duke Ellington- (Piano);
Johnny Hodges- (Alto Sax);
Ben Webster- (tenor Sax);
Roy Eldridge, Harry "Sweets" Edison- (Trumpet);
Lawrence Brown- (Trombone);
Les Spann- (Flute, Guitar);
Billy Strayhorn- (piano);
Al Hall, Wendell Marshall- (Bass);
Jo Jones- (Drums).
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A1. Stompy Jones 6:41
A2. Squezze Me 4:38
A3. Big Shoe 5:38
A4. Going Up 4:50

B1. Just A Memory 5:54
B2. Let's Fall In Love 6:49
B3. Ruint 2:34
B4. Bend One 3:00
B5. You Need To Rock 5:53
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