Album · 1959
Side by Side
- Released
- 1959
- Label
- Verve Records
- Catalogue no.
- MG VS-6109
- Tracklist
- 9 tracks
- Length
- 45:40
- Country
- US
“Side by Side” is an album by Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges, released in 1959 on Verve Records. The original release has 9 tracks with a running time of 45:40. Jazz standards on the record include “Let's Fall In Love”. The line-up features Jo Jones (drums (drum set)), Johnny Hodges (alto saxophone), Ben Webster (tenor saxophone), Billy Strayhorn (piano) and Lawrence Brown (trombone).
Who played on Side by Side
- Jo Jones drums (drum set) all tracks
- Johnny Hodges alto saxophone all tracks
- Ben Webster tenor saxophone on 6 tracks
- Billy Strayhorn piano on 6 tracks
- Lawrence Brown trombone on 6 tracks
- Roy Eldridge trumpet on 6 tracks
- Wendell Marshall bass, double bass on 6 tracks
- Al Hall bass, double bass on 3 tracks
- Duke Ellington piano on 3 tracks
- Harry “Sweets” Edison trumpet on 3 tracks
- Les Spann guitar, flute on 3 tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Stompy Jones — Duke Ellington 6:37
- A2 Squeeze Me — Fats Waller 4:35
- A3 Big Shoe — Jimmy Hamilton 5:33
- A4 Going Up 4:51
- B1 Just a Memory 5:53
- B2 Let's Fall in Love standard — Harold Arlen 6:48
- B3 Ruint 2:33
- B4 Bend One 2:59
- B5 You Need to Rock 5:50
Production
- Norman Granz producer
More albums by Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Side by Side?
The line-up of Side by Side includes Jo Jones (drums (drum set)), Johnny Hodges (alto saxophone), Ben Webster (tenor saxophone), Billy Strayhorn (piano), Lawrence Brown (trombone), Roy Eldridge (trumpet), Wendell Marshall (bass, double bass) and Al Hall (bass, double bass).
Which label released Side by Side?
Side by Side was released in 1959 on Verve Records (MG VS-6109).
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