Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges - Back to Back - Analogue Productions LP

45 RPM Analogue Productions Reissue

Star altoist Johnny Hodges left and rejoined Duke Ellington's band several times over his career, and Back to Back captures the two on relaxed, blues-soaked common ground. Built around a program of blues standards, it gives Ellington's distinctive piano room to shine and lets Hodges' irrepressible sensuality run free. With Harry 'Sweets' Edison, Les Spann, Al Hall, Sam Jones and Jo Jones rounding out the group, it is one of the very best small-group records Ellington ever made. Originally released in 1959.

Features

• 45 RPM pressing
• Originally released in 1959
• Label: Analogue Productions

Track Listing

1. Wabash Blues
2. Basin Street Blues
3. Beale Street Blues
4. Weary Blues
5. St. Louis Blues
6. Loveless Love
7. Royal Garden Blues