“Passion Flower”

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“Passion Flower” is a jazz composition closely associated with alto saxophonist Johnny Hodges, showcasing his lyrical, expressive ballad style.

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instanceOf jazz composition
song
associatedWith Billy Strayhorn
Duke Ellington
Johnny Hodges
composer Billy Strayhorn
era Swing era
firstRecordingArtist Johnny Hodges
firstRecordingContext Duke Ellington Orchestra
genre jazz
hasTitleWord Flower
Passion
instrumentalFocus alto saxophone
language instrumental
notableCharacteristic melodic emphasis over virtuosity
rich, singing alto saxophone tone
notableFor showcasing Johnny Hodges' lyrical ballad style
notableInstrument alto saxophone
performedBy Duke Ellington Orchestra
Johnny Hodges
primaryPerformer Johnny Hodges
repertoire Duke Ellington Orchestra repertoire
Johnny Hodges repertoire
style expressive
lyrical
tempo ballad
typicalEnsemble big band
small jazz combo
writer Billy Strayhorn

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Johnny Hodges notableWork “Passion Flower”