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J.J. Johnson was an American jazz trombonist, composer, and arranger, born on January 22, 1924, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He passed away on February 4, 2001, in the same city. From 1941 to 1942, Johnson toured with the territory bands of Clarence Love. He played with a big band from 1942 to 1945, making his recording debut by soloing on "Love for Sale" in October 1943 and participating in the first Jazz at the Philharmonic concert in July 1944. Between 1946 and 1960, he performed with various prominent musicians, including a stint with a notable group from 1947 to 1949. Johnson worked with top bop musicians, recorded with the 1947 big band, and was part of the 'Birth of the Cool' Nonet. His own recordings from this era featured collaborations with various artists. He played with Miles Davis and others from 1951 to 1952. From 1954 to 1956, he formed a two-trombone quintet with another musician, which became known for its reunions. Johnson led a quintet from 1956 to 1960, focusing more on his compositions, including "Poem for Brass," "El Camino Real," and "Lament," the latter becoming a standard. In 1961 and 1962, he worked again with Miles Davis while leading

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