J. J. Johnson

J. J. Johnson
Johnson in a 1961 DownBeat advertisement
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),[1] 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.[2]

  1. ^ Fordham, John (7 February 2001). "Obituary: JJ Johnson". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
  2. ^ Berendt, Joachim E (1976). The Jazz Book. Paladin. pp. 196–198.