''J.J. Inc.'' is an
album
An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual 78 rpm records co ...
by jazz trombonist
J. J. Johnson, released in 1961.
Reception
Trombonist
Steve Turre said of the album, "''J.J. Inc.'' finds the master in a sextet setting, with an incredible line-up of young talent." He further states, "You can hear more blues in J.J.'s solos than in his younger bandmates, and that depth of feeling is always apparent in whatever he plays, whenever he plays. J.J. said that this was one of the best groups he ever put together, and he enjoyed playing with them very much."
AllMusic
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's
Scott Yanow rated the album four and a half stars and described it as "a fine straight ahead set".
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The Penguin Guide to Jazz
''The Penguin Guide to Jazz'' is a reference work containing an encyclopedic directory of jazz recordings on CD which were (at the time of publication) currently available in Europe or the United States. The first nine editions were compiled b ...
'' rated the album three and a half out of four stars, stating that "Aquarius is the best evidence yet of J.J.'s great skills as a composer-arranger."
[Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2002). ''The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD'' (6th Ed.) Penguin Books. ]
Track listing
All compositions by Johnson except where noted.
# "Mohawk" – 9:22
# "Minor Mist" - 5:08
# "In Walked Horace" - 5:11
# "Fatback" - 6:35
# "Aquarius" - 5:56
# "Shutterbug" - 7:25
# "
Blue and Boogie" (
Dizzy Gillespie,
Frank Paparelli) - 5:51 (CD bonus track)
# "Turnpike" - 13:06 (CD bonus track)
# "Fatback" - 11:42 (CD bonus track)
Personnel
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J. J. Johnson – trombone
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Freddie Hubbard – trumpet
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Clifford Jordan
Clifford Laconia Jordan (September 2, 1931 – March 27, 1993) was an American jazz tenor saxophone player. While in Chicago, he performed with Max Roach, Sonny Stitt, and some rhythm and blues groups. He moved to New York City in 1957, after ...
– tenor saxophone
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Cedar Walton – piano
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Arthur Harper – double bass
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Albert Heath – drums
See also
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J. J. Johnson discography
References
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J. J. Johnson albums
1961 albums
Columbia Records albums
Albums produced by Teo Macero