Johnny Dodds (April 12, 1892 – August 8, 1940) was an American jazz clarine… Read Full Bio ↴Johnny Dodds (April 12, 1892 – August 8, 1940) was an American jazz clarinetist, and older brother of drummer Baby Dodds.
Born in Waveland, Mississippi, he moved to New Orleans in his youth, and studied clarinet with Lorenzo Tio. He played with the bands of Frankie Duson, Kid Ory, and King Oliver. Dodds went to Chicago, played with Oliver's Creole Jazz Band, with which he first recorded in 1923. After break up of Oliver's band in 1924, Dodds replaced Alcide Nunez as the house clarinetist and bandleader of Kelly's Stables. He recorded with numerous small groups in Chicago, most notably Louis Armstrong's Hot 5 and Hot 7, and Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers.
Dodds was noted for his professionalism and virtuosity as a musician, and his heartfelt heavily blues laden style. He was an important influence on later clarinetists, notably Benny Goodman.
Dodds did not record for most of the 1930s, affected by ill health. He died in Chicago in 1940.
Born in Waveland, Mississippi, he moved to New Orleans in his youth, and studied clarinet with Lorenzo Tio. He played with the bands of Frankie Duson, Kid Ory, and King Oliver. Dodds went to Chicago, played with Oliver's Creole Jazz Band, with which he first recorded in 1923. After break up of Oliver's band in 1924, Dodds replaced Alcide Nunez as the house clarinetist and bandleader of Kelly's Stables. He recorded with numerous small groups in Chicago, most notably Louis Armstrong's Hot 5 and Hot 7, and Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers.
Dodds was noted for his professionalism and virtuosity as a musician, and his heartfelt heavily blues laden style. He was an important influence on later clarinetists, notably Benny Goodman.
Dodds did not record for most of the 1930s, affected by ill health. He died in Chicago in 1940.
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After Uou've Gone Now won't you listen honey, while I say, How could…
After You've Gone Now won't you listen honey, while I say, How could…
Clarinet Wobble Carpenters, The Now & Then Johnny Angel Johnny Angel, Johnny…
Lonesome Blues I had a woman Livin' way back o' town Yeah she treated…
Weary Blues Well, I know that things won't be the same And I…
Weary Way Blues Well, I know that things won't be the same And I…
You Rascal You Now won't you listen honey, while I say, How could…
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@ednorman9881
Outstandingly brilliant
@poutitechatte
One of the first records I've bought. New Orleans Jazz at it's best.
@guillaumedesaintlevedaguer6124
Ce morceau, composé par Lil Armstrong a été enregistré le 14 Juillet 1926 par les New Orleans Bootblacks, autrement dit, les membres du Hot Five de Louis Armstrong, sans ce dernier . . . C'est George Mitchell qui lui succède. Aucun autre orchestre n' a enregistré ce titre.
@cloughajack2102
I've heard the New Orleans Wanderers/Bootblacks described as "the best ensemble jazz ever recorded", and I'll go along with that.
@JamesSterling
A great fusion of ragtime and traditional jazz! Listen for the breaks.
@audrickwiltshire1769
I've never heard this one before by Dodds and I thought I heard them all. This is great.
@karlchristianhansen2540
yes, an without Louis...?
@hapuakohe
Isn't it just fabulous!?
@ivorytickler2702
The epitome of New Orleans jazz. George Mitchell shows great restraint but swings beautifully. Is it a banjo solo or a piano solo? Wonderful anyway.
@nickanderson1587
What a great Johnny Dodd's number. This should surely get the younger generation interested in this great music from the past.