J. J. in Person! is an album recorded "in concert" by the J. J. Johnson Quintet which was released on the Columbia label.Discogs album entry accessed July 18, 2016Tommy Flanagan Catalog, accessed July 18, 2016Watts, R., Callahan, M., Edwards, D. and Eyries, P. Columbia Main Series, Part 7: CL 1100–1199 (1958), accessed July 18, 2016 This is a studio recording, but some versions of the album, including the original release, feature over-dubbed applause and faked bandstand announcements introducing the songs and performers.The Complete Columbia J.J. Johnson Small Group Sessions - Liner Notes , accessed July 18, 2016
Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars.
Track listing "Tune Up" (Miles Davis) - 5:40 "Laura" (David Raksin, Johnny Mercer) - 4:57 "Walkin'" (Richard Carpenter) - 6:51 "What Is This Thing Called Love?" (Cole Porter) - 6:30 "Misterioso" (Thelonious Monk) - 6:57 "My Old Flame" (Sam Coslow, Arthur Johnston) - 3:45 "Now's The Time" (Charlie Parker) - 8:11
Personnel J. J. Johnson – trombone Nat Adderley – cornet (tracks 1–5 & 7) Tommy Flanagan – piano Wilbur Little – bass Albert Heath – drums
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