The Great Kai & J.J.

by J.J. Johnson

Overview

This lively Impulse! set was the first recorded reunion of trombonists J.J. Johnson and Kai Winding. With pianist Bill Evans, either Paul Chambers or Tommy Williams on bass, and Roy Haynes or Art Taylor on drums, the two trombonists are in melodic and witty form on such tunes as "This Could Be the Start of Something Big," "Blue Monk," "Side by Side," and "Theme from Picnic." Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	02/21/2025
Label:	Verve
UPC:	0602475207757

Tracks

1. This Could Be The Start Of Something Big
2. Georgia On My Mind
3. Blue Monk
4. Judy
5. Alone Together
6. Side By Side
7. I Concentrate On You
8. Theme From Picnic
9. Trixie
10. Going Going Gong
11. Just For A Thrill

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Kai Winding   Primary Artist,Trombone,Trombone (Tenor)
J.J. Johnson   Primary Artist,Trombone
Paul Chambers   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Bass,Rhythm
Tommy Williams   Primary Artist,Bass,Rhythm,Bass
Art Taylor   Primary Artist,Drums,Rhythm
Bill Evans   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Piano,Rhythm
Roy Haynes   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Drums,Rhythm
Jimmy Knepper   Trombone (Tenor)
Roy Hayes   Drums
Ross Tompkins   Piano
Dick Lieb   Trombone (Bass)
Ray Starling   Mellophone
Sticks Evans   Drums
Johnny Messner   Trombone (Tenor)
Al Beldini   Drums
Tommy Williams Jr.   Bass
Ephie Resnick   Trombone (Tenor)
Paul Faulise   Trombone (Bass)
Babatunde Olatunji   Percussion
Bob Cranshaw   Bass
Tony Studd   Trombone (Bass)
Ron Carter   Bass

Technical Credits

Roy Haynes   Rhythm Section
Rudy Van Gelder   Engineer,Original Engineering
Neal Hefti   Composer
Kai Winding   Arranger,Composer,Performer
George Duning   Composer
Harry Woods   Composer
Kurt Weill   Composer
Hoagy Carmichael   Composer
Paul Chambers   Rhythm Section
Paul Francis Webster   Composer
Sonny Burke   Composer
Michael Cuscuna   Reissue Producer
Ray Henderson   Composer
Stuart Gorrell   Composer
Thelonious Monk   Composer
Art Taylor   Rhythm Section
Arthur Schwartz   Composer
Bill Evans   Rhythm Section
Dick Katz   Liner Notes
Charles Stewart   Photography
Tommy Williams   Performer
Viceroy   Cover Design
Hollis King   Art Direction
Erika Alonso   Graphic Design
Arnold Newman   Cover Photo,Photography,Inlay Photography
Tommy Williams Jr.   Rhythm Section
Steve Allen   Composer
Sid Wayne   Composer
Ogden Nash   Composer
Cole Porter   Composer
J.J. Johnson   Arranger,Composer,Performer
D. Libbey   Composer
Creed Taylor   Producer,Original Recording Producer
Mort Dixon   Composer
Don Raye   Composer
George Gershwin   Composer
Erick Labson   Digital Remastering
Ira Gershwin   Composer
Lil Hardin Armstrong   Composer
Robert Flynn   Cover Design
Lil Armstrong   Composer
Horace Silver   Composer
Howard Dietz   Composer