“The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson Volume 1,” released in 1953 by Blue Note, is a cornerstone of jazz. Featuring J.J. Johnson on trombone, and talents like Clifford Brown and Jimmy Heath, this album brilliantly showcases the trombone in bebop. Including standards such as “Capri” and “Get Happy,” the album shines with virtuosity and sophisticated arrangements, establishing Johnson as an iconic figure in jazz and making this recording essential for jazz enthusiasts.
SIDE A
1. Turnpike
2. Lover Man
3. Get Happy
4. Sketch 1
5. Capri
SIDE B
1. Jay
2. Old Devil Moon
3. It’s You Or No One
4. Too Marvelous For Words
5. Coffee Pot