Johnny Hodges Net Worth

Johnny Hodges was a renowned jazz saxophonist born on July 25, 1907 in Cambridge, MA. He was a major figure in the Big Band Era and had a long-standing collaboration with Duke Ellington. His influence on jazz music was immense and he is remembered as one of the greatest jazz saxophonists of all time.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day July 25, 1907
Birth Place Cambridge, MA
Age 113 YEARS OLD
Died On May 11, 1970 (age 62)
Birth Sign Leo

💰 Net worth: $11 Million (2024)

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About

One of the Big Band Era's greatest jazz saxophonists. He nurtured a longtime collaboration with Duke Ellington.

Before Fame

He was a self-taught piano performer before taking an interest in the saxophone. His nickname was "Rabbit" for his unusual speed and ability to escape truant officers.

Trivia

He worked with several other important jazz artists, including Willie Cook, Roy Eldridge, and Harold Baker.

Family Life

He grew up with baritone Saxophonist Harry Carney and saxophonists Charlie Holmes and Howard E. Johnson. He fathered two children, Johnny Jr. and Lorna, with wife Edith Cue.

Associated With

His skills were admired and revered by such luminaries as Ellington, Benny Goodman, and Charlie Parker.