J.J. Inc. is an album by jazz trombonist J. J. Johnson, released in 1961.[1]
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Released | April 10, 1961 | |||
Recorded | August 1 & 3, 1960 | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Producer | Teo Macero | |||
J. J. Johnson chronology | ||||
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Trombonist Steve Turre said of the album, "J.J. Inc. finds the master in a sextet setting, with an incredible line-up of young talent." He further states, "You can hear more blues in J.J.'s solos than in his younger bandmates, and that depth of feeling is always apparent in whatever he plays, whenever he plays. J.J. said that this was one of the best groups he ever put together, and he enjoyed playing with them very much."[2] AllMusic's Scott Yanow rated the album four and a half stars and described it as "a fine straight ahead set".[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz rated the album three and a half out of four stars, stating that "Aquarius is the best evidence yet of J.J.'s great skills as a composer-arranger."[4]
All compositions by Johnson except where noted.
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Year(s) indicated are for the recording(s), not first release. | |
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As sideman with Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers |
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With Art Farmer (or where stated), Benny Golson & The Jazztet |
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With Eddie Harris |
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With Billy Higgins |
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With Milt Jackson |
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With Etta James |
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With Clifford Jordan |
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With Blue Mitchell |
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With Houston Person |
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With others |
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