Johnny Hodges could say more with one note than others could with 64 bars

Best big band. Without Hodges it was not the same

Smooth as melted butter...

Look at how Paul Gonzalves digs Hodges solo in the first tune. Full admiration.

doesn't get much better than Jonny Hodges and Duke playing...  
....no amps, electric,  or visual distractions...just 1 band..

One of the great alto players in jazz.

His tone makes me want to cry, definitely one of the most expressive alto players ever

Saw the Duke at the Blue Note, Chicago 1950.

There is nothing sweeter or more pure in jazz ballad playing, all top class...

It is so beautiful I sit with tears in my eyes. when one then thinks of him only hvde 1 year left.

To be able to see the footage is just incredible....... Thank you!

This band is my favorite right now!

"THINKS AINT" is a very great Classic

johnny has been my favourite Alt Saxophone musician  fo r most of my life!

I have read more than once that, in concerts,  after another amazing solo, Hodges would look at Duke and rub his fingers, as if demanding salary increase. This is widely confirmed here after "Black Butterfly".

Fantastic.  I have many albums by JH but was too young to see him live, or the Duke, so wonderful to see this footage.

Timeless, pure, it is amazing how music from this master has the ability to calm and soothe the listener. Thanks for posting.

Such great tone, JH and Eric Dolphy, alto tone,,,

What a gift to the world Duke and Rabbit (and Harry) (and Cootie) are!

Gosh, he actually smiles at one point in this clip!