J. J. Johnson

James Louis Johnson AKA J.J. Johnson (born in Indianapolis, Indiana, January 22, 1924 - February 4, 2001) was an American jazz trombonist, composer and arranger.

Johnson played with many big-name jazz musicians, in

James Louis Johnson AKA J.J. Johnson (born in Indianapolis, Indiana, January 22, 1924 - February 4, 2001) was an American jazz trombonist, composer and arranger.

Johnson played with many big-name jazz musicians, including Count Basie, Miles Davis, and Oscar Pettiford. He also recorded several popular albums with fellow trombonist Kai Winding, as well as several solo albums.