Johnny Hodges with Billy Strayhorn and The Orchestra

 

In the mood for some saxophone, specifically the alto sounds of Johnny Hodges.  No one did it better than Mr. Hodges, that's for sure, and he's in fine form on this album.  

With Billy Strayhorn conducting, other notable musicians on the album includes two of my favorite horn players from Duke Ellington's orchestra, Mr. Lawrence Brown on trombone and Cat Anderson on the trumpet.  

The full album can be found here and here.