J.J. Johnson

Stan Getz and J.J. Johnson plus the Oscar Peterson trio record ‘Stan Getz and J.J. Johnson at the Opera House’ for Verve (1957)

'Stan Getz and J.J. Johnson at the Opera House' is a live album recorded on October 10, 1957, accompanied by the Oscar Peterson trio and released the same year by...

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J. J. Johnson records ‘J.J. Inc.’ with Freddie Hubbard and Clifford Jordan (1960)

J. J. Johnson's 'J.J. Inc.' is an album recorded on August 1 & 3, 1960 with Freddie Hubbard and Clifford Jordan and released on April 10, 1961 By Columbia.Track Listing...

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We Remember J. J. Johnson. ‘Bonified’

This day ( February 4, 2001), in Indianapolis, Indiana, died James Louis ‘J.J.’ Johnson, an American jazz trombonist.Tracklist : 1 . Autumn Leaves 2 . w/ Kai Winding - It'S...

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This week In Jazz Legends 05/52

How well do you know the music of Bill Evans’ moody “Nardis” evolves into an introspective canvas, while Carmen McRae’s haunting take on “Round Midnight” fuses jazz clarity with late-night...

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Sonny Rollins records ‘Alfie,’ an album for Impulse! (1966)

Sonny Rollins' 'Alfie' is an album featuring music from the British film of the same name, recorded on January 26, 1966 and released the same year by Impulse!Track Listing :...

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This week In Jazz Legends 04/52

How well do you know the music of Wes Montgomery’s “West Coast Blues” showcases his inventive thumb-picked technique and octave work, supported by Tommy Flanagan’s piano and Percy Heath’s bass,...

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Trombone Slide Show

Explore the mystery of tone and time as the trombone's quixotic charm unfolds. From the serene pathways of Brookmeyer's choral compositions to the echoes of Kid Ory's trombone, this brass...

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Kudu Records publish Grover Washington, Jr’s debut album : ‘Inner City Blues’ (1972)

Grover Washington, Jr's 'Inner City Blues' is his debut album produced By Creed Taylor and released on January 3, 1972 by Kudu Records.Track Listing : 1.Inner City Blues (Marvin Gaye)...

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Tamla publish Marvin Gaye’s ‘Trouble Man,’ a soundtrack album (1972)

Marvin Gaye's 'Trouble Man' is a soundtrack album released on December 8, 1972.Track Listing : 1.Main Theme From Trouble Man (2) (Marvin Gaye) - 02:30 . 2.'T' Plays It Cool...

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Me:nu Du Jour October 10 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Sting, Edin Karamazov, No Doubt, Deep Purple, Suede, Kinks, King Crimson, Simon & Garfunkel, U2, Radiohead, Anoushka Shankar, Wes Montgomery, Stan Getz, J.J. Johnson,...

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Columbia publish Billie Holiday’s last album during her lifetime : ‘Lady in Satin’ (1958)

Billie Holiday's 'Lady in Satin' is an album released in June 1958 (the last during her lifetime) by Columbia.Track Listing : 1.I'M A Fool To Want You (Frank Sinatra, Joel...

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We remember Stan Getz. ‘Getz à Go Go’

This day (June 6, 1991), in Malibu, California, died Stan Getz, an American jazz saxophone player who was known as The Sound. Tracklist : The Girl From Ipanema . Desafinado...

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Miles Davis records ‘Miles Davis at Carnegie Hall’ with Hank Mobley, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers and Jimmy Cobb (1961)

'Miles Davis at Carnegie Hall' is a live album subtitled 'The Legendary Performances of May 19, 1961' and released the next year by Columbia.Track Listing : 1.So What (Miles Davis)...

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Two Blue

From 'Love Is Blue' to 'Born To Be Blue', we have mixed 24 tunes around the theme of 'Doubled Songs In "Blue"'. It has Jeff Beck, Yehudi Menuhin & Stephane...

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Take Off: The Complete Blue Note Albums [Blu-ray Audio]

Comprised of three 10" albums: "Young Man With a Horn", "Miles Davis Vol. 2" and "Miles Davis Vol. 3" released in 1952 - 1954[wptab name='USA' active='active'] Comprised of three 10"...

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2Pac releases his fourth album : ‘All Eyez on Me’ featuring ‘I Love L.A.’How Do U Want It’ and ‘California Love’ (1996)

2Pac's 'All Eyez on Me' feat. 'California Love' is his fourth studio album released on February 13, 1996 by Death Row Records and Interscope Records.Track Listing : 1.Ambitionz Az A...

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Daptone publish Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings fifth album : ‘Give the People What They Want’ (2014)

'Give the People What They Want' by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings is their fifth studio album released in January 2014 by Daptone.Track Listing : 1.Retreat! (Bosco Mann) - 03:31...

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Eric Clapton releases his fifth album : ‘Slowhand’ featuring ‘Cocaine’ and ‘Wonderful Tonight’ (1977)

Eric Clapton's 'Slowhand' feat. 'Cocaine' is his fifth studio album (titled after his nickname) released in November 1977 by Rso Records. Track Listing : 1.Cocaine (J.J. Cale) - 03:41 ....

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Atco publish ‘Eric Clapton,’ his self-titled debut solo album produced by Delaney Bramlett (1970)

'Eric Clapton' is his eponymous debut solo album produced by Delaney Bramlett and released in August 1970 by Atco.Track Listing : . 1.Slunky (Delaney Bramlett, Bonnie Bramlett, Eric Clapton) -...

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Me:nu Du Jour August 1 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Bette Midler, Ben Harper, Roberta Flack, Raekwon, Crowded House, Ella Fitzgerald, George Benson, J. J. Johnson We Celebrate Robert Cray, Adam Duritz, Counting Crows,...

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