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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: 2002 Chain Reaction: Yokohama Concert, Vol. 2 2002 Blue Mode 1999 Heroes 1997 Brass Orchestra 1995 J.J.! More >>

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Member Of: Jayne County & the Electric Chairs The Birdlanders More >> Similar Artists: Curtis Fuller Jimmy Cleveland Slide Hampton Carl Fontana Jimmy Knepper More >>

Influenced By: Charlie Parker Earle Hagen Dizzy Gillespie Trummy Young Dicky Wells More >> Followers: Tom "Bones" Malone Jimmy Cleveland Kai Winding Steve Turre Frank Rosolino More >>

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