Johnson J.J. (Jay Jay)

J. J. Johnson J. J. Johnson American jazz trombonist, composer and arranger (1924–2001) For other people named J. J. Johnson, see J. J. Johnson (disambiguation). J. J. Johnson (January 22, 1924 – February 4, 2001),[1] born James Louis Johnson and also known as Jay Jay Johnson, was an American jazz trombonist, composer and arranger. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... J. J. Johnson Johnson in a 1961 DownBeat advertisement Background information Birth name James Louis Johnson Also known as Jay Jay Johnson Born (1924-01-22)January 22, 1924 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. Died February 4, 2001(2001-02-04) (aged 77) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. Genres Jazz, bebop, hard bop, third stream Occupation(s) Musician, composer Instrument Trombone Years active 1942–1996 Close Johnson was one of the…

GENRES: Jazz, Trombone, Composer

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