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Side by Side

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

Side by Side is billed as an album by Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges, but in reality it is Hodges, for many years the alto saxophonist in Ellington's orchestra, who leads. Ellington plays on only three tracks. The rest was recorded in August 1958, with Billy Strayhorn at the piano. The record follows Back to Back, on which the two had played the blues.

Hodges is always in front, surrounded by great names from jazz: Ben Webster, Roy Eldridge, Harry Edison and the drummer Jo Jones. The material ranges from Stompy Jones and Squeeze Me to short, relaxed pieces such as Ruint and Bend One. The album has remained available ever since its release.

Listening

Listening tip. Listen in Stompy Jones to how Hodges's alto saxophone leads the melody and how the other soloists then take the floor in turn.

Track list

  1. 1Stompy Jones (2025 Remaster)6:41Apple Music ↗
  2. 2Squeeze Me (2025 Remaster)4:38Apple Music ↗
  3. 3Big Shoe (2025 Remaster)5:38Apple Music ↗
  4. 4Going Up (2025 Remaster)4:55Apple Music ↗
  5. 5Just A Memory (2025 Remaster)5:55Apple Music ↗
  6. 6Let's Fall In Love (2025 Remaster)6:49Apple Music ↗
  7. 7Ruint (2025 Remaster)2:35Apple Music ↗
  8. 8Bend One (2025 Remaster)3:01Apple Music ↗
  9. 9You Need To Rock (2025 Remaster)5:53Apple Music ↗

30-second previews via Apple Music. Listen to the whole album on Apple Music ↗

Categories: Albums and songs