Johnny Hodges, a key soloist and sideman in Duke Ellington's orchestra for almost 50 years, was self - taught. In this 1958 session, the great alto saxophonist shines with an all - star group including Ben Webster and Billy Strayhorn. Verve’s Acoustic Sounds Series offers transfers from analog tapes, remastered 180 - gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging. Tracklist: Side A features 'I Didn't Know About You', 'Cool Your Motor', 'Gone With The Wind', 'Honey Hill', 'Blues A - Plenty', and 'Don’t Take Your Love From Me'. Side B includes 'Saturday Afternoon Blues', 'Satin Doll', and 'Reeling and Rocking'.
To enjoy this vinyl LP, first, make sure your turntable is clean and in good working condition. Gently remove the vinyl from the deluxe gatefold packaging. Place it carefully on the turntable and set the tonearm on the starting groove. Sit back and enjoy the amazing jazz sounds. When you're done, lift the tonearm gently and return it to its rest. Then, put the vinyl back in its sleeve and close the packaging. Store the LP in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to keep it in good shape. Avoid touching the playing surface with your fingers as it can leave fingerprints and affect the sound quality.
