Johnny Hodges - Blues A Plenty (Hybrid SACD) - Audiophile
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Johnny Hodges - Blues A Plenty (Hybrid SACD)

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Johnny Hodges, alto saxophone [click here to see more Vinyl / SACD featuring Johnny Hodges]

Ben Webster, tenor saxophone [click here to see more Vinyl / SACD featuring Ben Webster]

Roy Eldridge, trumpet

Vic Dickenson, trombone

Billy Strayhorn, piano

Jimmy Woode, bass

Sam Woodyard, drums

 

1 Hybrid SACD

Original analog Master tape : YES

Stereo

Studio

Label : Analogue Productions Verve 

Original Label : Verve

Recorded April 5, 1958 in New York City

Original session produced by Norman Granz

Mastered by Bernie Grundman

Reissue produced by Chad Kassem

Originally released in 1958

Reissued in 2014

 

Tracks :

Side A:

  1. I Didn't Know About You
  2. Cool Your Motor
  3. Gone with the Wind
  4. Honey Hill
  5. Blues-A-Plenty
  6. Don't Take Your Love from Me

Side B:

  1. Saturday Afternoon Blues
  2. Satin Doll
  3. Reeling and Rocking

 

 

Reviews :

"...the third (Billie Holiday album) to receive the two-disc 45 RPM treatment by Analogue Productions. ... Billie sounds like she's at the microphone in your living room. The instruments are spread out between the speakers and there is plenty of depth. A pristine original has a bit more pronounced vocal sibilance and air, and this reissue smooths that out a bit. That aside, this is a fabulous reissue of essential music. Highest recommendation."  Dennis D. Davis, Hi-Fi +, Issue 95

"...these are all truly classic Verve titles that you simply don't want to miss...most importantly, the sound of these reissues is nothing short of astounding. Particularly the early Billie and Ella mono records are incredible treasures of sonic beauty. I'd definitely ask Santa for the whole set, or, if you want to cherry pick, the most classic titles. Whatever you decide, you owe yourself at least a half dozen!" Danny Kaey, Positive Feedback Online, November/December 2011

After the publication of her autobiography, Lady Sings The Blues, Billie Holiday was doing good business in clubs in what turned out to be a last burst of stardom. We cannot know why she stopped recording for Norman Granz after January 1957 - but the present collection is a magnificent culmination of her years with the producer. 

 

Rating:

AllMusic : 3 / 5 , Discogs 4.57 / 5  

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