Blues-A-Plenty (Acoustic Sounds): Vinyl LP John Metcalfe is a renamed

is a renamed

Housed in a beautifully austere post-ironic de-constructed sleeve

whose contributions are often under recognised

Rather than the tried-and-true soul jazz sound so strongly identified with the instrument

with remixes from likes of François K

Blues-A-Plenty (Acoustic Sounds): Vinyl LP John Metcalfe is a renamedJohnny Hodges was perhaps the most important soloist and sideman in Duke Ellington's orchestra for nearly 50 years. The self taught player made many solo forays during his long career, including this 1958 session showcasing the great alto saxophonist backed by an all star group including Ben Webster & Billy Strayhorn. Verves Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180 gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.