The J.J. Johnson Sextet – J.J. Inc.
Trombone – Jay Jay Johnson [click here to see more vinyl featuring Jay Jay Johnson]
Trumpet – Freddie Hubbard [click here to see more vinyl featuring Freddie Hubbard]
Bass – Arthur Harper
Drums – Albert Heath [click here to see more vinyl featuring Albert Tootie Heath]
Piano – Cedar Walton
Tenor Saxophone – Clifford Jordan [click here to see more vinyl featuring Clifford Jordan]
Written, arranged and conducted by J.J. Johnson
1 LP, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Stereo
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Pallas
Label : Speakers Corner
Original Label : Columbia
Recorded August 1 and 3, 1960, in New York City
Produced by Teo Macero
Lacquer cut by Willem Makkee
Originally released in April 1961
Reissued in October 2014
Tracks :
Side A:
- Mohawk
- Minor Mist
- In Walked Horace
Side B:
- Fatback
- Aquarius
- Shutter-Bug
Reviews :
“Trombonist J.J. Johnson's 1960 sextet is featured on this Columbia CD. Most notable among the sidemen is a rather young trumpeter named Freddie Hubbard on one of his first sessions; also helping out are tenor saxophonist Clifford Jordan, pianist Cedar Walton, bassist Arthur Harper and drummer Albert "Tootie" Heath. Seven of the compositions (which are joined by Dizzy Gillespie's "Blue 'N' Boogie") are Johnson's and, although none caught on, "Mohawk," "In Walked Horace" and "Fatback" (which is heard in two versions) are all fairly memorable. The six songs on the original LP are joined by three others from the same dates, two of which were released slightly earlier for the first time on a Johnson Mosaic box set that includes all of this music. A fine straight-ahead set.” AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
Ratings :
Allmusic : 4.5 / 5 ; Discogs :