Track Listings (15) - Disc #1| All Artists: J.J. Johnson Title: Eminent J.J. Johnson 2 Members Wishing: 2 Total Copies: 0 Label: Blue Note Records Original Release Date: 1/1/1954 Re-Release Date: 7/24/2001 Album Type: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered Genres: Jazz, Pop Style: Bebop Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPCs: 724353214425, 724353214456 |
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J.J. Johnson was the first trombonist to demonstrate that bop could even be played on trombone, using his stellar technique to negotiate twisting, high-speed heads and to generate the lithe, rapid-fire lines associated wit... more » |
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Amazon.com J.J. Johnson was the first trombonist to demonstrate that bop could even be played on trombone, using his stellar technique to negotiate twisting, high-speed heads and to generate the lithe, rapid-fire lines associated with saxophones and trumpets. Along with acclaim and frequent imitation, he was also met with criticism for sounding mechanical. As this CD amply demonstrates, though, Johnson wasn't an unfeeling technician, but a subtly expressive player, a master of understatement who could substitute a restrained slur and a lightly muffled note for the trombone's often exaggerated bray. His expressive qualities are much in evidence on the two quintet sessions from 1954 and 1955 paired on this CD. The first six tracks have the trombonist accompanied by a superb rhythm section of pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Charles Mingus, and drummer Kenny Clarke, with conga drummer Sabu Martinez adding a Latin touch. The emphasis is on standards, with Johnson swinging lightly on "Too Marvelous for Words," building a tropical fantasy on "Old Devil Moon," and creating moments of gorgeous languor on "Its You or No One" and "Time After Time." The 1955 session has Johnson and Clarke joined by burgeoning heavyweights of the hard-bop movement--tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley, pianist Horace Silver, and bassist Paul Chambers--and it's a terrific combination. Johnson and Mobley fuse into a mellow team, and there are opportunities for both the boppish sides of the band ("Viscosity"), and its bluesy side, with Johnson's "Groovin'" inspiring some characteristically soulful playing from Silver. Rudy Van Gelder was the original engineer on these sessions, and his digital remastering has done wonders to the overall sound and definition of each instrument. His new input is especially notable on the earlier material, where Clarke's and Sabu's drums now stand in clear as well as close relationship to one another. --Stuart Broomer Similar CDs
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CD ReviewsThe Best of J.J. Johnson Paul Duynhouwer | Boca Raton, Florida United States | 09/23/2001 (5 out of 5 stars) "These two albums from the mid-50"s are among the very best ever recorded by the master of the modern jazz trombone. J.J. shines throughout with his immaculate phrasing and musical logic, and his sidemen, especially Kenny Clarke and Wynton Kelly, back him beautifully. A must for the trombone afficianado, this treasure contains swinging blues, mellow ballads and rejuvenated standards that make one nostalgic for the days when coherence, thorough preparation and unpretensiousness were king. As Duke said--it don't mean a thing when it ain't got that swing! Highly recommended." An Album That Lives Up To Its Title Michael B. Richman | Portland, Maine USA | 05/16/2004 (5 out of 5 stars) "When the name of your album is "The Amazing Bud Powell," "The Fabulous Fats Navarro" or "The Eminent J.J. Johnson," you'd better live up to the billing. Well, J.J. does! This, the second volume of "Eminent," was originally released on Blue Note as two 10-inch records. The CD compiles two seesions, one from September 1954 and the other from June 1955, with three alternates that were not origianlly released. The first six tunes are from the '54 session featuring Mingus(!), Wynton Kelly, Kenny Clarke and Sabu on congas. These recordings are good, but they bother me because I've never met a jazz conga player that I've liked. The remaining tunes are from a band with that true Blue Note sound, which could hold its own against any of the period, including the original Jazz Messengers (of course, two of them are here). Johnson, Hank Mobley, Horace Silver, Paul Chambers and Kenny Clarke are in top form (aren't they always!), especially on "Viscosity" and "Groovin'." While "The Eminent J.J. Johnson, Volume Two" might not be a unanimous selection to the jazz album hall of fame like its predescor "Volume One," it is definitely not to be missed." Two classic sessions from one of the greats jazzfanmn | St Cloud, MN United States | 07/29/2001 (5 out of 5 stars) "More great work for Blue Note by the master of the slide trombone. The personnell backing Mr Johnson for these two sets is about as formidable as one can find. The line up for the first six tracks has no less than Charles Mingus on bass, Wynton Kelly on piano, Kenny Clarke on drums and Sabu on congas. The second set adds a second horn in Hank Mobley, Horace Silver on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, while retaining Clarke on drums. Mr Johnson leads the groups with his formidable technique on his relativly clumsy solo instrument. Equally adept at nimble bop runs as tender muted statments, Johnson's talents are on full display. The music itself runs from early afro cuban/jazz fusion and Jazz Messanger flavored funky hard bop to tender ballad readings. A definate must for all bop fans, as well as those of the personnell."
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