In October 1955, “Norgran” label released “Creamy”, the tenth Johnny Hodges album. It was recorded in September 1955, in New York City, and was produced by Norman Granz.

Personnel:

• Johnny Hodges – alto saxophone
• Jimmy Hamilton – tenor saxophone, clarinet
• Harry Carney – baritone saxophone
• Clark Terry – trumpet
• Lawrence Brown – trombone
• Billy Strayhorn – piano
• Jimmy Woode – bass
• Sonny Greer – drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Johnny Hodges, except where noted.

1. The Ballad Medley: Whispering/Tenderly/Don’t Take Your Love from Me/Prelude to a Kiss/Polka Dots and Moonbeams/Passion Flower – Vincent Rose, John Schonberger, Richard Coburn/Walter Gross, Jack Lawrence/Henry Nemo/Duke Ellington, Irving Gordon, Irving Mills/Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke/Billy Strayhorn
2. Scufflin’ – Cue Hodges
3. Honey Bunny
4. Passion – Billy Strayhorn
5. Pretty Little Girl – Billy Strayhorn
6. No Use Kicking