Monday, August 4, 2025

Castle Rock - Johnny Hodges & His Orchestra

Castle Rock - Johnny Hodges & His Orchestra
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Castle Rock, 1955
Written by Al Sears

Hodges was in Duke Ellington's band before he became a solo artist. This jazz number features dueling saxes — Hodges' alto and Al Sears' tenor — with interplay from trombone and trumpet.  It's light and buoyant, a cool, sophisticated swing instrumental, with '50s cool slides and bends from the sax.  A toe-tapping, swaying melody with nothing flashy or forced.
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