Released 1956 J Is for Jazz(1956) First Place(1957) | Recorded July 24, 25 & 27, 1956 Release date 1956 | |
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Artists J. J. Johnson, The J.J. Johnson Quintet Similar J J Johnson albums, Jazz albums |
J Is for Jazz is an album by the J. J. Johnson Quartet which was released on the Columbia label.
Contents
Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars.
Track listing
All compositions by J. J. Johnson except where noted.
- "Naptown U.S.A." - 4:59
- "It Might as Well Be Spring" (Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II) - 4:46
- "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" (Bob Nolan) - 4:14
- "Angel Eyes" (Matt Dennis Earl Brent) - 3:35
- "Solar" (Miles Davis) - 5:14
- "Overdrive" - 3:22
- "Undecided" (Charlie Shavers, Sid Robin) - 4:04
- "Never Let Me Go" (Joseph Scott) - 3:40
- "Chasin' the Bird" (Charlie Parker) - 4:40
- "Cube Steak" - 3:41
Personnel
Songs
1Naptown USA5:01
2It Might As Well Be Spring4:47
3Tumbling Tumbleweeds4:14
References
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