J. J. Johnson
Hard bop, Musical Artist
1924 – 2001
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Who was J. J. Johnson?
J. J. Johnson was a United States jazz trombonist, composer and arranger. He was sometimes credited as Jay Jay Johnson.
Johnson was one of the first trombonists to embrace bebop music. He has long been regarded as one of the leading trombonists of the post-swing era, exerting a pervasive influence on other jazz musicians.
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- Born
- Jan 22, 1924
Indianapolis - Also known as
- Jay Jay Johnson
- JJ Johnson
- J.J. Johnson
- James Louis Johnson
- Johnson, J. J.
- Spouses
- Vivian Johnson
( - 1991) - Carolyn Johnson
( - 2001/02/04)
- Vivian Johnson
- Ethnicity
- African American
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Crispus Attucks High School
- Lived in
- Indianapolis
- Died
- Feb 4, 2001
Indianapolis
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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