Art Hodes facts for kids
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Art Hodes
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Art Hodes on the piano at left
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| Birth name | Arthur W. Hodes |
| Born | November 14, 1904 Nikolayev, Russian Empire |
| Died | March 4, 1993 (aged 88) Harvey, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Associated acts | Sidney Bechet, Joe Marsala, Mezz Mezzrow |
Arthur W. Hodes (born November 14, 1904 – died March 4, 1993), known as Art Hodes, was an American jazz pianist. He was famous for his unique style of playing jazz music.
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About Art Hodes
Early Life and Music Career
Art Hodes was born in Ukraine in 1904. When he was just a few months old, his family moved to Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. This city became very important to his music.
He started his music career playing in clubs around Chicago. However, more people learned about his talent when he moved to New York City in 1938. In New York, he played with famous jazz musicians like Sidney Bechet and Joe Marsala.
Forming His Own Band
In the 1940s, Art Hodes started his own band. This band became well-known for its Chicago jazz style. For the next forty years, Art and his band mostly played music in the Chicago area.
In the late 1960s, Art Hodes became a TV star! He hosted a series of TV shows called Jazz Alley. These shows were all about Chicago style jazz. He played with other great musicians like Pee Wee Russell and Jimmy McPartland on the show. You can even find episodes of Jazz Alley on DVD today.
Jazz Editor and Educator
Art Hodes was not just a musician. He was also a writer and an editor! For five years in the 1940s, he was the editor of a magazine called The Jazz Record.
He loved to teach others about jazz music. He continued to be an educator and writer throughout his life. During this time, he lived in Park Forest, Illinois.
Later Years and Recognition
Art Hodes traveled to the United Kingdom in 1987. He recorded music there with a drummer named John Petters. In 1988, he went to Ireland to play at the Cork Jazz Festival. He performed with John Petters and Wild Bill Davison. They even went on a tour together in 1989 called "The Legends of American Dixieland."
Art Hodes played and recorded with many other legendary musicians. Some of these included Louis Armstrong, Gene Krupa, Muggsy Spanier, and Barney Bigard.
In 1998, Art Hodes was honored for his amazing contributions to music. He was added to the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame. This is a very special award for jazz musicians.
Art Hodes's Thoughts
Here is a funny quote from Art Hodes from 1981:
Bebop? Avant-garde? Yeah, I heard of them. I also heard of these kids called the Bright Brothers – Wright Brothers? – who claim they can make you fly. It'll never catch on, none of it.
—Art Hodes (1981)
Music Recordings
Art Hodes recorded many albums throughout his long career. These recordings show his unique piano style and his love for jazz music.
See also
In Spanish: Art Hodes para niños
