The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson, Vol. 1

by J.J. Johnson

Overview

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 Percy Heath and drummer Kenny Clarke. The six titles (plus three alternates) are highlighted by "It Could Happen to You," "Turnpike" and a classic rendition of "Get Happy." Although Johnson has a couple of features, Clifford Brown largely steals the show. This CD is well worth getting by listeners who do not have the music on Brownie's own Complete Blue Note set. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	05/31/2024
Label:	Universal Japan
UPC:	4988031631423
Rank:	196834

Album Credits

Performance Credits

J.J. Johnson   Primary Artist,Trombone
Kenny Clarke   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Drums
Jimmy Heath   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Brass,Sax (Tenor),Sax (Baritone)
Percy Heath   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Bass
Clifford Brown   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Trumpet
John Lewis   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Piano
Charles Mingus   Bass
Sabu Martinez   Congas
Jay Jay John   Trombone
John Richard Lewis   Piano
Wynton Kelly   Piano

Technical Credits

Bob Blumenthal   Liner Notes
Harold Arlen   Composer
Jimmy Sherman   Composer
J.J. Johnson   Composer,Performer
Francis Wolff   Cover Photo,Photography
Doug Hawkins   Engineer
Ron McMaster   Digital Transfers
Rudy Van Gelder   Engineer,Remastering,Re-Recording Engineer
James Van Heusen   Composer
Michael Cuscuna   Producer,Reissue Producer
John Lewis   Composer
Gigi Gryce   Composer
Roger "Ram" Ramirez   Composer
Johnny Burke   Composer
John Hermansader   Cover Design
Roger Ramirez   Composer
Gigi Bryce   Composer
Gordon Lee   Creative Director
Alfred Lion   Producer
Ted Koehler   Composer
Jimmie Davis   Composer