J. J. Johnson

J. J. Johnson
Johnson in a 1961 DownBeat advertisement
Background information
Birth nameJames Louis Johnson
Also known asJay Jay Johnson
Born(1924-01-22)January 22, 1924
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
DiedFebruary 4, 2001(2001-02-04) (aged 77)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
GenresJazz, bebop, hard bop, third stream
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentTrombone
Years active1942–1996

J. J. Johnson (January 22, 1924 – February 4, 2001), born James Louis Johnson and also known as Jay Jay Johnson, was an American jazz trombonist, composer and arranger.

Johnson was one of the earliest trombonists to embrace bebop.

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