J.J. Johnson


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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]
2002Chain Reaction: Yokohama Concert, Vol. 2
2002Blue Mode
1999Heroes
1996Brass Orchestra
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Member Of:
The Birdlanders
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Similar Artists:
Slide Hampton
Curtis Fuller
Jimmy Cleveland
Kai Winding
Frank Rosolino
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Influenced By:
Earle Hagen
Dicky Wells
Charlie Parker
Trummy Young
Dizzy Gillespie
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Followers:
Bob Brookmeyer
Jimmy Cleveland
Bruce Fowler
Curtis Fuller
Herbie Harper
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