There are no black film composers doing the likes of Star Wars, doing the likes of E.T., doing the likes of Jurassic Park. There are none, nor will there ever be one. That ain’t about to happen!
J. J. Johnson Quotes
Midi is my hobby.
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| Birth: | 22nd January, 1924 |
| Death: | 4th February, 2001 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Composer, Trombonist |
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James Louis "J. J." Johnson was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. He was an American jazz trombonist, composer and bandleader. He was sometimes credited as Jay Jay Johnson. He was one of the first trombonists to embrace bebop music. His albums list shown below: Blue Trombone, The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson Volume 1, J. J. Johnson's Jazz Quintets, The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson Volume 2, Dial J. J. 5, J.J.'s Broadway, J. J. in Person!, Quintergy, A Touch of Satin, Jay Jay Johnson with Clifford Brown, First Place, and Tangence.
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