Johnny Hodges - Blues A Plenty (2LP, Mono, 45RPM, 200g)
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Johnny Hodges, alto saxophone
Ben Webster, tenor saxophone [click here to see more vinyl featuring Ben Webster]
Roy Eldridge, trumpet
Vic Dickenson, trombone
Billy Strayhorn, piano
Jimmy Woode, bass
Sam Woodyard, drums
2 LPs, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 200g
Record color : black
Speed : 45 RPM
Size : 12'’
Mono
Studio
Record Press : Quality Record Pressings
Label : Analogue Production
Original Label : Verve
Recorded April 5, 1958 in New York City
Produced by Norman Granz
Remastered by George Marino at Sterling Sound
Originally released in 1958
Reissued in 2013
Tracks :
Side A:
Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me
Cheek To Cheek
Ill Wind
Side B:
Speak Low
I Wished On The Moon
But Not For Me
Side C:
All Or Nothing At All
We'll Be Together Again
Sophisticated Lady
Side D:
April In Paris
Say It Isn't So
Our Love Is Here To Stay
Awards:
Winner of a 2012 Positive Feedback Online Writers' Choice Award
Reviews :
"...the third (Billie Holiday album) to receive the two-disc 45 RPM treatment by Analogue Productions. ... Billie sounds like she's at the microphone in your living room. The instruments are spread out between the speakers and there is plenty of depth. A pristine original has a bit more pronounced vocal sibilance and air, and this reissue smooths that out a bit. That aside, this is a fabulous reissue of essential music. Highest recommendation." Dennis D. Davis, Hi-Fi +, Issue 95
"...these are all truly classic Verve titles that you simply don't want to miss...most importantly, the sound of these reissues is nothing short of astounding. Particularly the early Billie and Ella mono records are incredible treasures of sonic beauty. I'd definitely ask Santa for the whole set, or, if you want to cherry pick, the most classic titles. Whatever you decide, you owe yourself at least a half dozen!" Danny Kaey, Positive Feedback Online, November/December 2011
After the publication of her autobiography, Lady Sings The Blues, Billie Holiday was doing good business in clubs in what turned out to be a last burst of stardom. We cannot know why she stopped recording for Norman Granz after January 1957 - but the present collection is a magnificent culmination of her years with the producer.
Rating:
AllMusic : 3/5 , Discogs 4.57 / 5 , HiFi+ : Recording = 9.5/10; Music = 10/10