Johnny Hodges interviews

[jazzkrow]

Does anyone out there have any links to formal interviews with Johnny Hodges, whether on Downbeat or elsewhere? I would especially be interested in any links that would lead to a chance to hear Johnny Hodges voice. I've never had the chance to hear him speak. Thanks so much.

[EKE BBB]

Jazz Journal Interview 1966 (source: www.ellingtonia.com)

Willis Conover interview with Johnny Hodges, audio recording, February 1955 (source: UNT Digital Library)

Interview with Johnny Hodges and Harry Carney - Downbeat, 1962 (source: 'A Tribute To Jimmy Hodges' website)

Short interview with JH (5:05 audio piece) - unknown date (source: Youtube)

[jazzkrow]

Thank you so much for these links. Much appreciated

[gmonahan]

Speaking of Hodges, has anyone read Con Chapman's biography? Thoughts?

 

 

 

gregmo

[hopkins]

On 3/7/2020 at 7:21 PM, gmonahan said:

Speaking of Hodges, has anyone read Con Chapman's biography? Thoughts?

I read it recently. I cannot say I really learned much from it. It goes over some periods very quickly, and there are some lengthy tangents which are not always directly related to Hodges. Ex: a chapter entitled "The Blues" contains a long exposé on W.C.Handy, and then a few pages on Hodge's collaboration with Wild Bill Davis. There are some interesting quotes from contemporaries, but I assume you could find most of them elsewhere. 

Here is an interview with the author: http://jerryjazzmusician.com/2020/01/interview-with-con-chapman-author-of-rabbits-blues-the-life-and-music-of-johnny-hodges/

Edited January 10, 2021 by hopkins

[gmonahan]

I went ahead and read it after I posted that query, and like you I wasn't all that impressed. I was especially surprised there was no discography. I think Hodges might just be one of those people whose music was *far* more interesting than his life story.

 

 

 

gregmo

[Ken Dryden]

Thanks for sharing the links. I wonder what happened to the test pressings of unissued alternate takes after Hodges’ death?