Blue Notes (album)


Blue Notes is an album by American jazz saxophonist Johnny Hodges and orchestra featuring performances recorded in 1966 and released on the Verve label.

Reception

awarded the album 3 stars with its review by Ken Dryden stating, "the veteran alto saxophonist is backed by an all-star group with arrangements by conductor Jimmy Jones. Hodges' gorgeous tone and effortless ability to swing are the cornerstones of the album, especially in a stunning, very slow performance of "I Can't Believe That You're in Love With Me" and the jaunty original by the leader, "L.B. Blues"".

Track listing

All compositions by Johnny Hodges except where noted.
  1. "Blue Notes" – 2:50
  2. "I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me" – 3:20
  3. "Rent City" – 3:45
  4. "Sometimes I'm Happy" – 2:40
  5. "Broad Walk" – 3:30
  6. "L. B. Blues" – 4:00
  7. "The Midnight Sun Will Never Set" – 3:30
  8. "Say It Again" – 3:27
  9. "Sneakin' Up on You" – 5:30

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