J.J. Johnson – The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson, Vol. 2 – Blue Note Classic LP

Description

Blue Note Classic Vinyl Reissue Series
180g Mono Vinyl LP
Mastered by Kevin Gray from Original Analog Tapes
Pressed at Optimal

J.J. Johnson adapted the language of bebop to the trombone winning the admiration of Fats Navarro, Dizzy Gillespie, and Charlie Parker. After appearing on Miles Davis’ first Blue Note session in 1952, Alfred Lion gave Johnson the chance to lead several of his own dates including a 1953 sextet date featuring trumpeterClifford Brown,saxophonistJimmy Heath,pianistJohn Lewis,bassistPercy Heath,and drummerKenny Clarke;a 1954 quintet date featuringWynton Kellyon piano,Charles Minguson bass, congueroSabu Martinez,and Clarke on drums; and a 1955 quintet date featuringHank Mobleyon tenor saxophone,Horace Silveron piano,Paul Chamberson bass, and Clarke once again on drums. In 1956, Blue Note transitioned from the 10″ to the 12″ LP and began the 1500 Series releasing two expanded collections of the trombonist’s recordings includingThe Eminent Jay Jay Johnson, Vol. 2(BLP 1506).

This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is mono, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original masters, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

Features

• Blue Note Classic Vinyl Reissue Series
• 180g Vinyl LP
• Mono
• All-Analog Pressing
• Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio from Original Analog Tapes
• Manufactured at Optimal in Germany

Musicians

Selections

Side I:

1. “Daylie” Double
2. Pennies from Heaven
3. You’re Mine You
4. Turnpike (Alternate Master)
5. It Could Happen to You

Side II:

1. Groovin’
2. Portrait of Jennie
3. Viscosity
4. Time After Time
5. Capri (Alternate Master)