Blues-A-Plenty (Acoustic Sounds): Vinyl LP John Metcalfe The Armand Hammer

The Armand Hammer

is a renamed

Star Wars - The Force Suite

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

whose contributions are often under recognised

Blues-A-Plenty (Acoustic Sounds): Vinyl LP John Metcalfe The Armand HammerJohnny 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.