The Great Kai & J. J.

1. This Could Be the Start of Something Big - J.J. Johnson, Allen, Steve
2. Georgia on My Mind - J.J. Johnson, Carmichael, Hoagy
3. Blue Monk - J.J. Johnson, Monk, Thelonious
4. Judy - J.J. Johnson, Johnson, J.J. [Trom
5. Alone Together - J.J. Johnson, Schwartz, Arthur
6. Side by Side - J.J. Johnson, Woods, Harry
7. I Concentrate on You - J.J. Johnson, Porter, Cole
8. Theme from Picnic - J.J. Johnson, Allen, Steve
9. Trixie - J.J. Johnson, Johnson, J.J. [Trom
10. Going, Going, Gong! - J.J. Johnson, Winding, Kai
11. Just for a Thrill - J.J. Johnson, Armstrong, Lil

the masters - It would be difficult for me to find a recording by these guys that I didn t love...

When music is great, it lasts long after the musicians are gone. - This featured trombone duet has to be heard to appreciate the quality of the trombonists, the tight harmony, the wonderful sound and interpretations. If you remember this from the 70 s or so, you will greet it like the old friend it is...now protected on CD rather than vinyl.

TREMENDOUS TROMBONE SOUND FROM THE 50 S - J J JOHNSON AND KAI WINDING TAKE POP SONGS AND PLAY THEM FIRST AS WRITTEN THEN DO A JAZZED UP VERSION. THIS ALBUM(NOW A CD) WAS ONLY PRODUCED IN 54-55. IT WAS IMMENSELY POPULAR THEN. AS FAR AS I KNOW, THEY THEN WENT THEIR SEPARATE WAYS, NEVER TO WORK TOGETHER AGAIN. TOO BAD.

The Great Kai & J. J. - The Great Kai & J. J. work is one of the best works ever for jazz enthusiasts, specifically for trombone sound lovers. The clear and melodic playing of both musicians during their solo makes it some of the best study material for any trombone player. For this session, standards such as Georgia on my Mind have been arranged magnificently without the songs losing their original bluesy feeling.

They are the greatest - I was so happy to discover this re-mastered CD. I had the original on a vinyl disk, and literally wore it out. J.J. & Kai work so well together that one just has to sit back and either tap one s foot or sway with the sounds. The selection of music on this album just amplifies their talents, and those of the back-up musicians. Well worth the purchase.