The Great Kai & J.J. (1961) was the first recorded reunion of the two jazz trombone giants since they had co-led a quintet from 1954-56. It was also the first release on the now legendary jazz label Impulse.
Johnson and Winding would record several other albums together over the years, but this one is the one to start with. Eight of the 11 selections are standards, including the one below from the pen of Thelonius Monk. The MP3 is taken from a cassette version of the album.
Blue Monk
You can purchase The Great Kai & J.J. as a CD or a download at a reasonable price from a variety of sources.
And here, in a lengthy video, is a sampling of the two-trombone quintet led by Johnson and Winding from '54-'56. It's from an album on the Savoy label. Click on the large play button in the centre. It'll take you to another website to listen. Don't use the small play button at bottom left.
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