J. J. Johnson

J. J. Johnson (1924–2001) was an American composer, trombonist and musician.

Also recorded as Jay Jay Johnson.

Overview

Recorded at birth as James Louis Johnson.

Also worked under the name J.J. Johnson.

Born at Indianapolis in 1924, died at Indianapolis in 2001.

In detail

J. J. Johnson studied at Crispus Attucks High School. training under Fats Navarro is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz, bebop, hard bop and third stream.

Distinctions recorded are Paul Acket Award and NEA Jazz Masters.

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“J. J. Johnson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q504915: J. J. Johnson
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