Jeep's Blues

Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra · 1938 · petite formation issue de l'orchestre Ellington

Context

Theme tied to Johnny Hodges's nickname "Jeep", recorded on March 28, 1938 by a small group drawn from Ellington's orchestra. Hodges states the blues with a lyricism that made him famous, supported by Cootie Williams's muted trumpet and Harry Carney's baritone saxophone.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Swing, big bands, Harlem: Henderson, Redman, Ellington. Among the origins and influences of Swing, big bands: Chicago, Stride (Harlem piano), Harlem: Henderson, Redman, Ellington, Kansas City, Boogie-woogie, Symphonic jazz, dance orchestras.

Sources

• adp.library.ucsb.edu
• jazz.com
• EN: Johnny Hodges

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