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Autumn Leaves | Art Hodges | 4:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Georgia On My Mind | Art Hodges | 3:05 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Misty | Art Hodges | 3:40 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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They Can't Take That Away from Me | Art Hodges | 3:07 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Makin' Whoopee | Art Hodges | 2:21 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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God Bless the Child | Art Hodges | 4:08 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Easy Living | Art Hodges | 3:15 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Stardust | Art Hodges | 2:55 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Blue Moon | Art Hodges | 2:37 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Summertime | Art Hodges | 3:05 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Moonlight In Vermont | Art Hodges | 3:36 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Art's Blues | Art Hodges | 3:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 12 Songs |
Customer Reviews
Extraordinary Fingerstyle Guitar
Easy Living," 2009 Art Hodges is truly an inimitable musician, possibly the only guitarist to memorize the Bach Chaconne in C minor and impersonate Slash in a Guns-N-Roses tribute band. Hodges studied jazz and classical music at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of the Arts. Although a prominent figure in the Virginia music scene, in 2008 the guitarist relocated to Japan continuing to gain fans and pursue his successful musical calling. On "Easy Living" the versatile musician tightens his focus by performing jazz standards arranged for solo nylon stringed guitar. One hears echoes of the late Joe Pass and Charlie Byrd in his masterful playing as he impeccably blends both classical and jazz styles. Hodges eloquently weaves his way through the jazz cannon offering sophisticated arrangements that never detract from the inherent beauty of each composition. The opening "Autumn Leaves" has an interesting walking bass line on top of the melody giving the illusion that more than one guitarist is on the recording. From the playful "Makin Whoopee" to the reverential "God Bless the Child," Hodges captures the essence of each composition elegantly executing each standard with both finesse and passion. "Easy Living" is highly recommended for fans of traditional jazz standards wanting to hear these classics performed by an extremely talented fingerstyle guitarist. © James Scott (minor7th.com)
Great Arrangements + Great Performances = Awesome Album
This is one of the nicest solo nylon guitar jazz albums you can ever hope to hear. Hodges' arrangements are musically well-structured and always captivating, and are played flawlessly in a variety of styles. The balance between guitar virtuosity and musical sensivity is superb. Don't miss out on this gem!
Easy Living by Art Hodges
A gentleman came into our store, told me he knew Art Hodges personally, that I should check out his website: arthodgesdotcom. Said he was a great jazz guitarist. Yeah, sure, I thought... how many times have you heard that and it was true. Well, I took the website address, it got lost, finally came across it one day and thought I'd check it out. All I can say is, "WOW!!! The gentleman was right. This guy is really special." You can feel the emotion in every melody. It sinks right into your soul. FANTASTIC!!!!
Top Albums and Songs By Art Hodges
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
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Blue Moon | Easy Living | 2:37 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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2 |
Autumn Leaves | Easy Living | 4:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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3 |
Stardust | Easy Living | 2:55 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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4 |
Summertime | Easy Living | 3:05 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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5 |
Georgia On My Mind | Easy Living | 3:05 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Makin' Whoopee | Easy Living | 2:21 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Easy Living | Easy Living | 3:15 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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8 |
Moonlight In Vermont | Easy Living | 3:36 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Art's Blues | Easy Living | 3:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Misty | Easy Living | 3:40 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
