J. J. Johnson

trombone · 1924–2001 · Indianapolis

Born in Indianapolis, J. J. Johnson established the trombone in the bebop language with fast, precise articulation. A composer, he wrote standards such as Enigma, Lament and Wee Dot.

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Styles

• Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's)
• Hard bop

Landmark tracks

• Blue Trombone (1957)

Sources

• Source

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