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Castle Rock, 1955
Written by Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges
"Jeep" was one of Hodges' two nicknames, the other being "Rabbit." Hodges was called "Jeep" supposedly after the Popeye character, but what the connection might be isn't widely known. Anyhoo, Hodges' alto sax mastery is on full display on this swinging jazz track. He plays against the trumpet and drums masterfully. I like the way the music comes to an abrupt stop at around 1:30 and pauses, until a hi-hit kicks off the last third, which showcases a swirling sax solo.
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