Clarinetists · 1892–1940

Johnny Dodds

American jazz clarinetist and alto saxophonist (1892–1940)

Born: 12 April 1892
New Orleans
Died: 8 August 1940
Chicago
Country: United States
Record labels: Vocalion Records

Biography

Johnny Dodds was a jazz musician who played clarinet. Johnny Dodds was born on 12 April 1892 in New Orleans and died on 8 August 1940 in Chicago. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Vocalion Records.

Johnny Dodds (; April 12, 1892 – August 8, 1940) was an American jazz clarinetist and alto saxophonist based in New Orleans, best known for his recordings under his own name and with bands such as those of Joe "King" Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton, Lovie Austin and Louis Armstrong. Dodds was the older brother of drummer Warren "Baby" Dodds, one of the first important jazz drummers. They worked together in the New Orleans Bootblacks in 1926. Dodds is an important figure in jazz history. He was the premier clarinetist of his era and, in recognition of his artistic contributions, he was posthumously inducted into the Jazz Hall of Fame. He has been described as "a prime architect in the creation of the Jazz Age."

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Analysed solos by Johnny Dodds

My Heartclarinet · 192 BPM · Eb-maj · 1925-11-12
Heebie Jeebiesclarinet · 166 BPM · Ab-maj · 1926-02-26
Muskrat Rambleclarinet · 185 BPM · Ab-maj · 1926-06-16
Got No Bluesclarinet · 142 BPM · F-maj · 1927-12-09
Once in a Whileclarinet · 209 BPM · C-maj · 1927-12-10
Hotter than Thatclarinet · 212 BPM · Eb-maj · 1927-12-13

Historic 78 rpm records

Who's It Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five · Jones · Louis Armstrong · Kid Ory… archive.org ↗
Jazzin' Babies Blues King Oliver's Jazz Band · King Oliver · Louis Armstrong · Johnny… archive.org ↗
Come Back Sweet Papa Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five · Barbarin · Russell · Louis… archive.org ↗
Jazz Lips Louis Armstrong's Hot Five · Louis Armstrong · Johnny Dodds · Kid… archive.org ↗
IRISH BLACK BOTTOM LOUIS ARMSTRONG'S HOT FIVE · Louis Armstrong · Johnny Dodds · Kid… archive.org ↗
LONESOME BLUES LOUIS ARMSTRONG and HIS HOT FIVE · Clarence Bacbock · Louie · Lil ·… archive.org ↗
BIG FAT MA AND SKINNY PA LOUIS ARMSTRONG'S HOT FIVE · Louis Armstrong · Johnny Dodds · Kid… archive.org ↗
YOU MADE ME LOVE YOU LOUIS ARMSTRONG'S HOT FIVE · Louis Armstrong · Johnny Dodds · Kid… archive.org ↗