Johnson, Jay Jay
The Quintessence, New York-hackensack-chicago 1945-1961
"Jay Jay Johnson made the trombone a modern instrument in jazz, and as a result he joined the ranks of the great creators of bebop (Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk and Miles Davis) alongside whom he often played. apart from being a virtuoso instrumentalist and a first-rate improviser, he was also an excellent composer. JEAN-PAUL RICARD Frmeaux & Associs Quintessence products have undergone an analogical and digital restoration process which is recognized throughout the world. Each 2 CD set edition includes liner notes in English as well as a guarantee. This 2 CD set presents a selection of the best recordings by JJ Johnson between 1945 and 1961."