JOHNNY HODGES AND HIS ORCHESTRA, NOT SO DUKISH, ORIG 1961 UK HMV/VERVE LP, JAZZ


	Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra – Not So Dukish (12” LP) John Cornelius "Johnny" Hodges (July 25, 1907 - May 11, 1970) was an American alto saxophonist, best known for solo work with Duke Ellington's big band. He played lead alto in the saxophone section for many years. Hodges was also featured on soprano saxophone, but refused to play soprano after 1946. Along with Benny Carter, Hodges is considered to be one of the definitive alto saxophone players of the big band era. Side One: M. H. R.; Broadway Babe; Three And Six; Not So Dukish. Side Two: Central Park Swing; Preacher Blues; Jeep Bounced Back; The Last Time I Saw Paris. The album is on HMV / Verve Series Records, CLP. 1487. Matrix side one: MGV 8355A-1S 12 R (stamped). Matrix side two: MGV 8355B-1S 1 G (stamped). Released in 1961. UK pressing. Mono. See photos for more info. Condition: (as Record Collector’s grading system) Vinyl side 1: excellent (has the odd very light superficial mark that does not affect the audio in any way, plays great with no jumps, sticks or clicks and minimal crackle). Vinyl side 2: excellent (has the odd very light superficial mark that does not affect the audio in any way, plays great with no jumps, sticks or clicks and minimal crackle). Cover (front laminated, flip-back): very good (has a few small light edge creases, small corner bashes, light aging and a few marks on back). I have tried to give my honest opinion as to the condition. I will give a complete refund to the buyer if they are not happy on return of the record. Any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. Check out the other records that I am selling at the moment by clicking on ‘view seller's other items'. RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM: MINT: I very rarely use the mint grade. Only records that are still sealed or records that even under the strongest of lights are completely unmarked. Also covers that are unmarked/uncreased in any way and still look brand new. EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is no lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing. VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable. GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc. FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced. POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing. BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.