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J.J. Johnson

J.J. Johnson

Jazz

J. J. Johnson (born James Louis Johnson) in Indianapolis, Indiana, (January 22, 1924 - February 4, 2001), was an American... more

Latest Release

The Trombone Master

The Trombone Master

Jazz - 1961

Top Songs

Turnpike (2001 Remaster) [The Rudy Van Gelder Edition]
Turnpike (2001 Remaster) [The Rudy Van Gelder Edition]
1953
1953
Billie's Bounce (feat. Oscar Peterson, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown & Connie Kay) [Live At The Opera House, Chicago / 1957]
Billie's Bounce (feat. Oscar Peterson, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown & Connie Kay) [Live At The Opera House, Chicago / 1957]
1957
1957
Coffee Pot
Coffee Pot
1954
1954
Nutville (feat. J.J. Johnson)
Nutville (feat. J.J. Johnson)
1965
1965
Lullaby of Jazzland
Lullaby of Jazzland
1965
1965
Lament
Lament
1954
1954
Capri (Alternate Take) [2001 Remaster] [The Rudy Van Gelder Edition]
Capri (Alternate Take) [2001 Remaster] [The Rudy Van Gelder Edition]
1953
1953
The Cape Verdean Blues (feat. J.J. Johnson)
The Cape Verdean Blues (feat. J.J. Johnson)
1965
1965

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About J.J. Johnson

J. J. Johnson (born James Louis Johnson) in Indianapolis, Indiana, (January 22, 1924 - February 4, 2001), was an American jazz trombonist, composer and arranger. He recorded a number of popular albums with fellow trombonist Kai Winding, as well as many solo albums, and was a sideman on many classic jazz recordings. Several of his compositions, including "Wee Dot," "Lament," and "Enigma" are considered jazz standards. He was part of the Third Stream Read more on Last.fm

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