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Intro
This chapter follows saxophonist Johnny Hodges during his solo career from 1951 to 1953, examining his foray into rhythm and blues, recordings on the Verve label, and the musicians in his touring band during this time. It also analyzes tracks like Castle Rock and Gentle Breeze by Al Sears, alongside Hodges' iconic pieces like Jeeps Blues and My Reward.