Backgrounder: Johnny Hodges and Earl Hines

Another terrific Johnny Hodges album is Stride Right, with pianist Earl “Fatha" Hines. The album was recorded for Verve in January 1966 and featured Johnny Hodges on alto saxophone, Earl Hines on piano and organ, Kenny Burrell on guitar, Richard Davis on bass and Joe Marshall on drums. The grace and prancing elegance of this album is unbeatable.

Here's Johnny Hodges and Earl Hines on Stride Right, ad-free...