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Born: January 22, 1924 in Indianapolis, IN
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's
Died: February 04, 2001 in Indianapolis, IN
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
Considered by many to be the finest jazz trombonist of all time, J.J. Johnson somehow transferred the innovations of Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie to his more awkward instrument, playing with such speed and deceptive ease that at one time some l ...More >>

Discography: Jay and Kai [Columbia] Afternoon at Birdland [VIK] 2002 Chain Reaction: Yokohama Concert, Vol. 2 2002 Blue Mode 1999 Heroes More >>

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Member Of: The Birdlanders More >> Similar Artists: Slide Hampton Curtis Fuller Jimmy Cleveland Kai Winding Frank Rosolino More >>

Influenced By: Earle Hagen Dicky Wells Charlie Parker Trummy Young Dizzy Gillespie More >> Followers: Bob Brookmeyer Jimmy Cleveland Bruce Fowler Curtis Fuller Herbie Harper More >>

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