This fine recording is a minor classic. It was recorded for a 10"LP for Blue Note Records in June of 1953. Ironically Mr. Johnson was not even employed as a full-time musician then. He had to take a job as a draughtsman at the Sperry Gyroscope Factory to support his growing family. You would never know this when you hear this well-planned and well organized recording. Johnson selected all these players wisely and knitted them together so they sounded like a working band. Along with the great voice of the trombone...Mr.Johnson, we have a then new trumpet sensation in 22 year old Clifford Brown who manages to steal the show on several selections. Jimmy Heath (the only surviving member of this sextet) is heard on tenor saxophone and he displays a Rollins-like concept and swings like mad. He also doubles on baritone saxophone in the ensemble on two tunes. John Lewis who like Johnson is a composer and arranger is heard on piano. Lewis does all the right stuff behind the horns and his solos on piano are models of economy. Percy Heath is on bass and is Jimmy's older brother. The great pioneer of Modern Jazz drums is Kenny Clarke. The tunes are mostly arranged by Johnson with the exception of John Lewis' majestic "Sketch 1". The band is tight and together and everyone gets to say their say in under five minutes per tune. Enjoy the sounds of Mr. Johnson and company.
Track Listing:
Get Happy(First Take)
J.J.Johnson · The J.J.Johnson Sextet
Capri
J.J.Johnson · The J.J.Johnson Sextet
Lover Man
J.J.Johnson · The J.J.Johnson Sextet
Turnpike
J.J.Johnson · The J.J.Johnson Sextet
Sketch 1.
J.J.Johnson · The J.J.Johnson Sextet
It Could Happen To You
J.J.Johnson · The J.J.Johnson Sextet
Get Happy (Master Take)
J.J.Johnson · The J.J.Johnson Sextet
Flat Foot Floogie
Slim Gaillard · Slim and Co.
Poppity Pop
Slim Gaillard · Slim and Co.
Slim's Jam
Slim Gaillard · Slim and Co.
Laughin' In Rhythm
Slim Gaillard · Laughin' With Slim
Federation Blues
Slim Gaillard · Laughin' With Slim
Chicken Rhythm
Slim Gaillard · Laughin' With Slim
Yip Roc Heresy
Slim Gaillard · Laughin' With Slim
Fried Buzzard
Lou Donaldson · Fried Buzzard
Opus De Funk
Milt Jackson · Opus De Jazz
Opus Pocus
Milt Jackson · Opus De Jazz
Perhaps
Charlie Parker · Parker's Moods.
Marmaduke
Charlie Parker · Parker's Moods
Steeplechase
Charlie Parker · Parker's Moods
Merry-Go-Round.
Charlie Parker · Parker's Moods.
Intro and Woodrow
Bill Holman · Bill Holman band Live.
Intro and Donna Lee
Bill Holman · Bill Holman Band Live
Intro and Blue Daniel.
Bill Holman · Bill Holman Band Live
The Stopper
Sonny Rollins with The MJQ · Rollins and The MJQ
In A Sentimental Mood
Sonny Rollins with The MJQ · Rollins and The MJQ
No Moe.
Sonny Rollins with The MJQ · Rollins and The MJQ
Almost Like Being in Love
Sonny Rollins with The MJQ · Rollins and The MJQ
Sunny
Sonny Criss · Up Up and Away
Scrapple from The Apple
Sonny Criss · Up Up and Away
Paris Blues
Sonny Criss · Up Up and Away