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J.J. Johnson
J.J. Johnson
Position:
Composer, Trombone
Year of Birth:
1924
Years with Miles:
1947-1956
Perhaps the most significant trombonist of the early bebop years, known for exceedingly smooth style. Crossed paths with Miles in big bands of 1940s and small groups in 1950s, and was a key player in Miles' "Birth of the Cool" nonets of 1949 and 1951.
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Aos Pes Da Cruz
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Blue ‘N’ Boogie
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Blue ‘N’ Boogie
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Boplicity
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Boplicity
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C.T.A.
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C.T.A. – Alternate Take
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Chance It
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Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars)
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Darn That Dream
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Dear Old Stockholm
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Deception
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Deception
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Donna
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Donna – Alternate Take
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Down – Live At Birdland
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Enigma
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Half Nelson – Live At Birdland
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Half Nelson – Live At Birdland
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How Deep Is The Ocean
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I Waited For You
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Israel
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Israel
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Kelo
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Moon Dreams
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Moon Dreams
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Move – Live At Birdland
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Move – Live At Birdland
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Once Upon A Summertime
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Out Of The Blue – Live At Birdland
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Ray’s Idea
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Ray’s Idea – Alternate Take
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Rocker
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Rocker
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Rouge
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Rouge
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Song No. 1
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Song No. 2
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Tempus Fugit
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Tempus Fugit – Alternate Take
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Tempus Fugit – Live At Birdland
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Venus De Milo
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Venus De Milo
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Wait Till You See Her
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Walkin’
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Walkin’
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Woody’n You
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Woody’n You – Alternate Take
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Yesterdays
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