J.J. Johnson's Jazz Quintets
The J.J. Johnson Quintet
- Artist
- The J.J. Johnson Quintet
- Label
- Savoy Records
- Catalog number
- COJY-9063
- Format
- LP · Album · Reissue · Mono
- Country
- Japan
- Released
- 1993
- Genre
- Jazz
- Barcode
- 4988001163312
What’s on it
J.J. Johnson's Jazz Quintets has 12 tracks. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.
A1Audubon
- Written-By
- Sonny Rollins
A2Don't Blame Me
- Written-By
- Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh
A3Goof Square
- Written-By
- Sonny Rollins
- A4Bee Jay
A5Yesterdays
- Written-By
- Jerome Kern, Otto Harbach
- A6Riffette
- B1Jay Bird
B2Coppin' The Bop
- Written-By
- Max Roach
- B3Jay Jay
- B4Mad Be Bop
- B5Bone-ology
- B6Down Vernon's Alley
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Where it came from
The J.J. Johnson Quintets compilation draws from the pioneering bebop sessions J.J. Johnson recorded for Savoy Records in the late 1940s. These recordings were instrumental in establishing the trombone as a viable and agile instrument for the rapid, intricate language of bebop, a role previously dominated by saxophonists and trumpeters. By collaborating with musicians like Bud Powell and Leo Parker, Johnson helped formalize the brass-led small group sound that defined the transition from swing to modern jazz.
The 1993 reissue, catalog number COJY-9063, emerged as part of the label's efforts to preserve its rich archival history for the CD era. This release was curated to provide a cohesive retrospective of Johnson's early virtuosity, ensuring that his foundational work remained accessible to a new generation of listeners. It reflects the post-war era's intense experimentation with rhythm and harmony, showcasing the crisp, technical precision that earned Johnson his reputation as the definitive trombonist of his generation.
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