Johnny Hodges

American alto saxophonist (1907–1970)
Person human Q455176
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Johnny Hodges

Summary

Johnny Hodges is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cambridge[2]. He was born on July 25, 1906[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on May 11, 1970[5]. He worked as a jazz saxophonist[6] and songwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (309 views/month, #7,179 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Johnny Hodges's place of birth was Cambridge[2].
  • Johnny Hodges passed away in New York City[4].
  • Johnny Hodges was born on July 25, 1906[3].
  • Johnny Hodges was born on July 25, 1907[9].
  • Johnny Hodges died on May 11, 1970[5].
  • Burial took place at Flushing Cemetery[10].
  • Johnny Hodges held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Johnny Hodges is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[12].
  • Johnny Hodges worked as a jazz saxophonist[6].
  • Johnny Hodges's professions included songwriter[7].
  • Johnny Hodges is recorded as male[13].
  • Johnny Hodges's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Johnny Hodges's genre is jazz[15].
  • Johnny Hodges's record label is recorded as Vocalion Records[16].
  • Johnny Hodges's record label is recorded as Verve Records[17].
  • Johnny Hodges's Commons category is recorded as Johnny Hodges[18].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[19].
  • Johnny Hodges's family name is recorded as Hodges[20].
  • Johnny Hodges's given name is recorded as John[21].
  • Johnny Hodges's given name is recorded as Cornelius[22].
  • Johnny Hodges's pseudonym is recorded as Johnny Hodges[23].
  • Johnny Hodges's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Johnny Hodges's instrument is recorded as saxophone[25].
  • Johnny Hodges's instrument is recorded as clarinet[26].
  • Johnny Hodges's described by source is recorded as Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Johnny Hodges's place of birth was Cambridge[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 25, 1906[3] and July 25, 1907[9]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jazz saxophonist[6] and songwriter[7].

Death and Burial

Johnny Hodges died on May 11, 1970[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[19]. He is buried at Flushing Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Johnny Hodges ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (309 views/month, #7,179 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Johnny Hodges born?

Johnny Hodges was born in Cambridge[2].

Where did Johnny Hodges die?

Johnny Hodges passed away in New York City[4].

What did Johnny Hodges do for work?

Johnny Hodges worked as jazz saxophonist[6] and songwriter[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Start of work period +1924-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Occupation jazz saxophonist, songwriter
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  2. 10d ago · Eddo1982! · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Genre
    Country of citizenship United States
    Citizenship
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    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P2031]]: 1970"
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