This photo captures a legendary jazz album being displayed in an eclectic collector's space. The Album: "Back to Back: Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges Play the Blues" Released on Verve Records Iconic cover showing Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges sitting back-to-back in chairs Both men are impeccably dressed in dark suits The title features bold yellow and blue lettering: "BACK TO BACK" Gold "Verve" seal visible on the cover A Verve III label series release About the Recording: This is a historic collaboration between two titans of jazz: Duke Ellington - legendary composer, pianist, and bandleader, one of the most important figures in jazz history Johnny Hodges - brilliant alto saxophonist who was Ellington's longtime collaborator and soloist The "back-to-back" concept and photography perfectly captures the intimate musical dialogue between these two masters as they explore the blues together. The Setting: Displayed on a turntable ready to be played Behind it: extensive vinyl and CD collection on white shelving Black and white photograph of Einstein on the shelf Small Etruscan horse figurine Phrack challenge coin and various other collectibles and memorabilia Leather-bound books visible on upper shelf as well as art and design volumes Exposed brick wall visible on the left The album is a masterclass in blues playing from two absolute legends of the genre. ALT by Claude
who doesn't love johnny hodges?
who doesn't love duke ellington?
(get out of the room)
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