Art Hodes- Tribute to the Greats
Art Hodes' career as a pianist (and journalist) started in the 1920s & continued into the 1990s - eight decades! He recorded for Decca, Mercury, as well as what he liked to call "the modest labels." These blues-drenched solo piano performances celebrate the music of jazz' greats, many of who Art knew well, including Louis Armstrong. Part of Delmark's Euphonic series, this album was recorded in 1976 & 1978. 13 of the 15 songs are previously unissued performances.
Tracklist:
- Jackass Blues
- Washboard Blues
- Royal Garden Blues
- Atlanta Blues
- Blue Turning Grey Over You
- St. James Infirmary
- Struttin' With Some Barbecue
- Mooch, The
- Just a Closer Walk With Thee
- Chimes Blues
- Cherry
- Tin Roof Blues
- Apex Blues
- Aunt Hagar's Blues
- Farewell Blues
Art Hodes' career as a pianist (and journalist) started in the 1920s & continued into the 1990s - eight decades! He recorded for Decca, Mercury, as well as what he liked to call "the modest labels." These blues-drenched solo piano performances celebrate the music of jazz' greats, many of who Art knew well, including Louis Armstrong. Part of Delmark's Euphonic series, this album was recorded in 1976 & 1978. 13 of the 15 songs are previously unissued performances.
Tracklist:
- Jackass Blues
- Washboard Blues
- Royal Garden Blues
- Atlanta Blues
- Blue Turning Grey Over You
- St. James Infirmary
- Struttin' With Some Barbecue
- Mooch, The
- Just a Closer Walk With Thee
- Chimes Blues
- Cherry
- Tin Roof Blues
- Apex Blues
- Aunt Hagar's Blues
- Farewell Blues