The Total J.J. Johnson is an album by jazz trombonist and arranger J. J. Johnson and Big Band recorded in 1966 for the RCA Victor label.Discogs album entry, accessed July 18, 2016Chinen, N., Benny Powell discography, accessed July 18, 2016
Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow observed "the emphasis is on the arranged ensembles, making this project an excellent example of Johnson's often-overlooked writing talents".
Track listing All compositions by J. J. Johnson. "Say When" - 2:54 "Blue" - 5:45 "In Walked Horace" - 4:42 "Short Cake" - 2:42 "Space Walk" - 4:05 "Euro #1" - 5:54 "Ballade" - 3:47 "Little Dave" - 4:02 "Euro #2" 5:39 Recorded at RCA Victor's Studio A in New York City on November 30, 1966 (tracks 1 & 7), December 2, 1966 (tracks 2, 3, 5 & 8) and December 5, 1966 (tracks 4, 6 & 9)
Personnel J. J. Johnson - trombone, arranger, conductor Art Farmer, Danny Stiles, Snooky Young - trumpet Paul Faulise, Benny Powell - trombone Jerome Richardson - alto saxophone, clarinet, flute Phil Bodner - tenor saxophone, clarinet, flute, oboe Tommy Newsom - baritone saxophone, bass clarinet, flute Hank Jones - piano Ron Carter - bass Grady Tate - drums
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