Here’s another great example of David Stone Martin’s illustration style. I especially dig the way he captured the chair in this drawing. Johnny Hodges was Duke Ellington’s star alto sax player, and had a unique, identifiable style all his own. I’m not sure what tracks were on this album as I couldn’t seem to find a reissue online (and I don’t have a copy in my collection), but I’m sure the music has been reissued and repackaged by now, perhaps with a different cover. Nevertheless, you can’t really go wrong with any of Johnny Hodges’ music.
