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1	At the Opera House (1957) more music like this by Stan Getz with J.J. Johnson see all copies from $6.19! new only from $7.99!
2	Sonny Stitt/Bud Powell/J.J. Johnson (1949) more music like this by Sonny Stitt/Bud Powel/J.J. Johnson This superb CD reissues the complete output of three classic bop sessions including five "new" alternate takes. Sonny Stitt (who plays tenor throughout) is heard in a quintet with trombonist J.J. Johnson, pianist John Lewis, bassist Nelson Boyd and drummer Max Roach (playing three Johnson compositions and the original version of John Lewis's ... see all copies from $7.56! new only from $10.35!
3	The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson, Vol. 1 (1953) more music like this by J.J. Johnson The CD reissue of the two volumes titled The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson straighten out his three Blue Note sessions of 1953-55 and add alternate takes. This particular CD concentrates exclusively on the trombonist's 1953 sextet date with the great trumpeter Clifford Brown, Jimmy Heath (who doubles on tenor and baritone), pianist John Lewis, bassist ... see all copies from $5.96! new only from $10.79!
4	The Great Kai & J. J. (1960) more music like this by J.J. Johnson with Kai Winding This Impulse set (which was given the catalog number of A-1 when it first came out) was the first recorded reunion of trombonists J.J. Johnson and Kai Winding. Given a straight reissue on CD (the original liner notes are reproduced so small as to be largely unreadable), the music still sounds fresh and lively. With pianist Bill Evans, either Paul ... see all copies from $9.00! new only from $13.71!
5	The Cape Verdean Blues (1965) more music like this by Horace Silver Quintet with J.J. Johnson After the success of Song for My Father and its hit title cut, Horace Silver was moved to pay further tribute to his dad, not to mention connect with some of his roots. Silver's father was born in the island nation of Cape Verde (near West Africa) before emigrating to the United States, and that's the inspiration behind The Cape Verdean Blues. Not ... see all copies from $4.35! new only from $10.79!
6	The Four Trombones: The Debut Recordings (1953) more music like this by J.J. Johnson/Kai Winding/Bennie Green/Willie Dennis W/ Kai Winding (tb), Bennie Green (tb). Outstanding 1990 reissue of superb 1953 four-trombone summit. Ron Wynn, All Music Guide see all copies from $8.40! new only from $10.44!
7	Trombone Master (1957) more music like this by J.J. Johnson Although released in the usually consistent Columbia Jazz Masterpieces series, this recording is a mere sampler of trombonist J.J. Johnson's 1957-60 recordings. The nine selections are drawn from four albums and, although there are some fine moments (most notably on "Misterioso," "Blue Trombone" and "What Is This Thing Called Love"). Scott Yanow ... see all copies from $5.27! new only from $5.27!
8	The Total J.J. Johnson (1966) more music like this by J.J. Johnson All but one selection ("Blue") from this 1966 big-band album has been reissued on CD. J.J. Johnson, the main soloist throughout on trombone, also contributed all the compositions and arrangements for the 13- and 14-piece bands heard on the three sessions. There are short spots for some of the other players, particularly pianist Hank Jones, but the ... see all copies from $25.59! new only from $25.59!
9	J.J. Inc. (1960) more music like this by J.J. Johnson Sextet Trombonist J.J. Johnson's 1960 sextet is featured on this Columbia CD. Most notable among the sidemen is a rather young trumpeter named Freddie Hubbard on one of his first sessions; also helping out are tenor saxophonist Clifford Jordan, pianist Cedar Walton, bassist Arthur Harper and drummer Albert "Tootie" Heath. Seven of the compositions (which ... see all copies from $15.32!
10	Jay and Kai + 6: The Jay and Kai Trombone Octet/J.J. in Person (1995) more music like this by J.J. Johnson & Kai Winding Two of J.J. Johnson's Columbia albums on one compact disc. The first teams up Johnson with Kai Winding and six other trombonists for an octet that truly swings on numbers like "Night in Tunisia," "Piece for Two Tromboniums," and "The Surrey With a Fringe on Top." The second album, J.J. in Person, captures a live 1958 date with his quintet playing ... see all copies from $8.34! new only from $8.34!
11 view cover	Trombone Album (1947) more music like this by Various Artists Several of the top bop-oriented trombonists are featured on this two-LP set which was put out by Arista in 1980. The great J.J. Johnson teams up with baritonist Leo Parker in a quintet for three numbers, Frank Rosolino jams with a quartet in 1952 (including a version of "Take Me out to the Ballgame") and Frank Foster's arrangements for four ... see all copies from $10.76! new only from $10.76!
12 view cover	The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson, Vol. 2 [Remastered] (2001) more music like this by J.J. Johnson J.J. Johnson's Blue Note sides from the first half of the '50s represent some of the best bop of the day. And for listeners interested in just picking up one of the trombonist's early dates, this second installment of his Eminent J.J. Johnson series is the one to get. Including fewer alternate takes and more material than Vol. 1, this 15-track set ... see all copies from $10.79! new only from $10.79!
13 view cover	Late Night Jazz [Rebound] (1995) more music like this by Various Artists Rebound Records, not noted for its forays into jazz, has put together an entertaining compilation of cuts from the vaults of the Verve and Mercury labels. The roster of musicians reads like a who's who of jazz from the late '40s through the '60s. A variety of jazz styles are represented as well, from the Stan Getz/João Gilberto/Astrud Gilberto ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.98!
14 view cover	The Birth of the Third Stream (1956) more music like this by Various Artists In the mid-'50s Gunther Schuller came up with the term "Third Stream" to describe the musical experiments of the time that sought to combine together jazz and classical music. This CD has all of the contents from the earlier LP The Birth of the Third Stream and four of the six numbers (leaving out two advanced classical pieces) from Modern Jazz ... see all copies from $28.95!
15 view cover	Standards: Live at the Village (1988) more music like this by J.J. Johnson The second of two CDs coming from the same engagement at the Village Vanguard (the first was Quintergy), this set features trombonist J.J. Johnson's quintet with Ralph Moore on tenor and soprano, pianist Stanley Cowell, bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Victor Lewis jamming on nine standards, plus the leader's "Shortcake." Johnson is in top form, ... see all copies from $4.50! new only from $13.71!
16 view cover	J.J.'s Broadway (1963) more music like this by J.J. Johnson This is one of the more obscure J.J. Johnson LPs. On six of the ten songs, the great trombonist is joined by four others, while the remaining four tracks (the main reasons to search for this album) feature him in a quartet with pianist Hank Jones, bassist Richard Davis and drummer Walter Perkins. Johnson's writing on the larger group pieces lifts ... see all copies from $5.49! new only from $10.44!
17 view cover	Concepts in Blue (1980) more music like this by J.J. Johnson This is a fun set of straightahead jazz. The colorful frontline (trombonist J.J. Johnson, flugelhornist Clark Terry, and Ernie Watts on tenor and alto) obviously enjoyed playing the blues-oriented repertoire and the solos are consistently rewarding. Nothing all that innovative occurs but the results are pleasing. Scott Yanow, All Music Guide see all copies from $7.98! new only from $10.38!
18 view cover	Quintergy (1988) more music like this by J.J. Johnson Trombonist J.J. Johnson, 64 at the time of Quintergy, is heard in top form on this Live at the Village Vanguard set. His quintet, which includes Ralph Moore on tenor and soprano, pianist Stanley Cowell, bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Victor Lewis, is perfectly suited to interpret the spirited set of advanced bop. Highlights include Johnson's ... see all copies from $4.11! new only from $11.98!
19 view cover	Trombone for Two (1955) more music like this by J.J. Johnson The J.J. Johnson-Kai Winding quintet became one of the more unlikely successes of the mid-'50s, recording nine albums during their two years of steady collaborations. Their first Columbia LP (there would be five) has such likable songs as "Give Me the Simple Life," "Trombone for Two," "It's Sand Man," "Let's Get Away from It All" and "This Can't ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $17.09!
20 view cover	Jackson, Johnson, Brown & Company (1983) more music like this by Milt Jackson with J.J. Johnson and Ray Brown The interplay between vibraphonist Milt Jackson and trombonist J.J. Johnson is the main reason to acquire this set. With fine backup from pianist Tom Ranier, guitarist John Collins, bassist Ray Brown and drummer Roy McCurdy, Jackson and Johnson are in top form on a variety of bop standards, including Johnson's "Lament," "Our Delight," "Bags Groove ... see all copies from $8.15! new only from $10.35!
21 view cover	Vivian (1992) more music like this by J.J. Johnson The great trombonist J.J. Johnson sticks exclusively to ballads on this ten-song set. Accompanied by pianist Rob Schneiderman, guitarist Ted Dunbar, bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Akira Tana, Johnson's tone sounds at its warmest throughout the CD, which is dedicated to his late wife. Highlights include "Alone Together," "I Thought About You," "How ... see all copies from $2.11! new only from $10.44!
22 view cover	The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson, Vol. 2 (1954) more music like this by J.J. Johnson The second of two Blue Note CDs (which differ in their content from the similarly titled LPs) contains two complete sessions that showcase trombonist J.J. Johnson. The first six titles (highlighted by "Old Devil Moon" and "Too Marvelous for Words") feature Johnson in a quintet with pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Charles Mingus, drummer Kenny Clarke ... see all copies from $11.94! new only from $11.94!
23 view cover	Complete Rodgers & Hart Songbook (1996) more music like this by Various Artists The classic songs of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart are rendered on this outstanding three-disc set, which features vocalists like Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, Shirley Horn, Tony Bennett and Cassandra Wilson. Among the spotlighted instrumentalists are Charlie Parker, Coleman Hawkins, Art Tatum, Stan Getz, Bill ... see all copies from $27.95! new only from $27.95!
24 view cover	J.J.! (1995) more music like this by J.J. Johnson J.J.! is considered to be J.J. Johnson's first big band album, at least as a leader, although the classic bop trombonist had worked earlier with the orchestras of Count Basie and Dizzy Gillespie. Six of the arrangements are by Johnson with the remainder by Oliver Nelson and Gary McFarland. Although there are brief spots along the way for pianist ... see all copies from $12.43! new only from $12.43!
25 view cover	Pinnacles (1979) more music like this by J.J. Johnson After seven years off recording (1970-76), during which he worked full-time writing in the studios, trombonist J.J. Johnson began a successful "comeback" showing that he had lost none of his power or creativity through the years. For this album, Johnson teams up on some selections with trumpeter Oscar Brashear and tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson, ... see all copies from $8.81! new only from $10.44!

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