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Topping off a wealth of full-band recordings, the various stars of Ellington's great outfit recorded many combo sides under their own names. And while not on the same sophisticated level of classic Ellingtonia, the late-'30s material cut by Johnny Hodges, Cootie Williams, and Rex Stewart is packed with tasty solo work and some of the finest examples of early small-group swing. These later examples from 1958-1959 feature Hodges backed by both Ellington and Billy Strayhorn on piano and such non-Duke luminaries as Ben Webster, Roy Eldridge, Harry "Sweets" Edison, and Jo Jones. Like its companion album, Back to Back, Side by Side has a loose, jam session feel, with all the soloists stretching out. Hodges is in top form throughout, while Edison and Webster man their spots just fine. Highlights include the sveltely swinging "Going Up" and Hodges' bluesy closer, "You Need to Rock." A must for fans of vintage combo swing.
© Stephen Cook /TiVo
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Duke Ellington, Composer, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Harry "Sweets" Edison, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - JOHNNY HODGES, Alto Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Les Spann, Flute, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Jo Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Al Hall, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1959 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Duke Ellington, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Clarence Williams, ComposerLyricist - Fats Waller, ComposerLyricist - Harry "Sweets" Edison, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - JOHNNY HODGES, Alto Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Les Spann, Flute, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Jo Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Al Hall, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1959 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Wendell Marshall, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Lawrence Brown, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Ben Webster, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Strayhorn, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - JOHNNY HODGES, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Roy Eldridge, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra, MainArtist - Jo Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Jimmy Carrol Hamilton, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1959 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Duke Ellington, Composer, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Harry "Sweets" Edison, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - JOHNNY HODGES, Alto Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Les Spann, Flute, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Jo Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Al Hall, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1959 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Wendell Marshall, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Lawrence Brown, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Ben Webster, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Ray Henderson, ComposerLyricist - Billy Strayhorn, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Lew Brown, ComposerLyricist - Buddy DeSylva, ComposerLyricist - JOHNNY HODGES, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Roy Eldridge, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra, MainArtist - Jo Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1959 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Wendell Marshall, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Harold Arlen, Composer - Ted Koehler, Author - Ben Webster, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Strayhorn, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - JOHNNY HODGES, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Roy Eldridge, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra, MainArtist - Jo Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1959 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Wendell Marshall, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Duke Ellington, Composer - Lawrence Brown, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Ben Webster, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Strayhorn, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - JOHNNY HODGES, Composer, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Roy Eldridge, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra, MainArtist - Jo Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1959 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Wendell Marshall, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Lawrence Brown, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Ben Webster, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Strayhorn, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - JOHNNY HODGES, Composer, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Roy Eldridge, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra, MainArtist - Jo Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1959 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Wendell Marshall, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Lawrence Brown, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Ben Webster, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Strayhorn, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - JOHNNY HODGES, Composer, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Roy Eldridge, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra, MainArtist - Jo Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1959 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Album review
Topping off a wealth of full-band recordings, the various stars of Ellington's great outfit recorded many combo sides under their own names. And while not on the same sophisticated level of classic Ellingtonia, the late-'30s material cut by Johnny Hodges, Cootie Williams, and Rex Stewart is packed with tasty solo work and some of the finest examples of early small-group swing. These later examples from 1958-1959 feature Hodges backed by both Ellington and Billy Strayhorn on piano and such non-Duke luminaries as Ben Webster, Roy Eldridge, Harry "Sweets" Edison, and Jo Jones. Like its companion album, Back to Back, Side by Side has a loose, jam session feel, with all the soloists stretching out. Hodges is in top form throughout, while Edison and Webster man their spots just fine. Highlights include the sveltely swinging "Going Up" and Hodges' bluesy closer, "You Need to Rock." A must for fans of vintage combo swing.
© Stephen Cook /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 9 track(s)
- Total length: 00:46:10
- Main artists: Duke Ellington Johnny Hodges
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Verve Reissues
- Genre: Jazz
© 1959 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc. ℗ 2014 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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