J.J. Johnson, born James Louis Johnson on January 22, 1924, was a seminal figure in the world of jazz trombone. He emerged as one of the first trombonists to embrace the bebop style that developed in the 1940s. Johnson's virtuosity and fluid playing style allowed him to navigate the complexities of bebop with an ease that was previously thought impossible on the slide trombone. Throughout his career, he worked with m
... MoreJ.J. Johnson, born James Louis Johnson on January 22, 1924, was a seminal figure in the world of jazz trombone. He emerged as one of the first trombonists to embrace the bebop style that developed in the 1940s. Johnson's virtuosity and fluid playing style allowed him to navigate the complexities of bebop with an ease that was previously thought impossible on the slide trombone. Throughout his career, he worked with many jazz greats, including Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Miles Davis.
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