For his second volume of his tribute to alto great Johnny Hodges, saxophonist Owen Broder explores Hodges work with Duke Ellington and beyond. Joining Broder on Hodges: Front and Center, Vol. 2 is a quintet featuring trumpeter Riley Mulherkar, pianist Carmen Staaf, bassist Barry Stephenson and drummer Bryan Carter. The album will be released April 19, 2024 via Outside in Music.
“A heartfelt tribute without ever aping the object of his affection or straying too far from the path. In short, [Broder] finds a perfect balance.” – Dan Bilawsky, New York City Jazz Record
