EntertainmentAmerican1906 – 1970
Johnny Hodges
Jazz saxophonist, Duke Ellington's orchestra member
Biography
American jazz saxophonist and composer who was a key member of Duke Ellington's orchestra for decades. He is considered one of the greatest alto saxophonists in jazz history.
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Category
Entertainment
Nationality
American
Born
1906
Died
1970
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Hodges
English origin
“Derived from the patronymic 'Hodge's son,' this surname occasionally appears as a given name, carrying English heritage and family history. The name evokes old English lineage and has a solid, dependable quality. It's typically used as a surname but works as a distinctive given name for parents seeking unconventional heritage choices.”