Johnny Hodges with O. Nelson & L. Thomas – 3 Shades of Blues
3 Shades of Blue is the final album recorded by American jazz saxophonist Johnny Hodges featuring performances recorded in 1970 with vocalist Leon Thomasand composer/arranger Oliver Nelson and first released on the Flying Dutchman label. The album was rereleased in 1989 under Nelson’s leadership as Black, Brown and Beautiful with additional tracks.
Personnel: Johnny Hodges – alto saxophone Leon Thomas – vocals Oliver Nelson – arranger, conductor Randy Brecker, Ernie Royal, Marvin Stamm, Snooky Young – trumpet Al Grey, Quentin Jackson, Garnett Brown, Thomas Mitchell – trombone Bob Ashton, Danny Bank, Jerry Dodgion, Joe Farrell, Jerome Richardson, Frank Wess – reeds Earl Hines Hank Jones – piano David Spinozza – guitar Ron Carter – bass Grady Tate – drums
