Johnny Hodges
1906-1970
Alto saxophonist, Duke Ellington Orchestra
Left: circa 1945
Photo: Metronome/Getty Image
"You can tell he was in Duke Ellington's band—meaning that he was an extremely well-dressed gentleman. But at the same time, Johnny was something of a rogue, and much more of a dandy than Duke himself. Check out the hat, and the bold, super-luxe suit... I think you could say Johnny was a counterpoint to Duke's more subdued brand of elegance."
1906-1970
Alto saxophonist, Duke Ellington Orchestra
Left: circa 1945
Photo: Metronome/Getty Image
"You can tell he was in Duke Ellington's band—meaning that he was an extremely well-dressed gentleman. But at the same time, Johnny was something of a rogue, and much more of a dandy than Duke himself. Check out the hat, and the bold, super-luxe suit... I think you could say Johnny was a counterpoint to Duke's more subdued brand of elegance."
