The Great Kai & J.J.

by J. J. Johnson & Kai Winding

The Great Kai & J.J. cover art

'The Great Kai & J.J.' marked the reunion of the two trombonists for the newly formed Impulse! label. Backed by a rhythm section featuring Bill Evans and Paul Chambers, the session emphasized intricate, harmonized trombone interplay over standard hard bop structures.

Genres

  • Hard Bop

Tracklist

  1. This Could Be The Start Of Something Big
  2. Georgia On My Mind
  3. Blue Monk
  4. Judy
  5. Alone Together
  6. Side By Side
  7. I Concentrate On You
  8. Theme From Picnic
  9. Trixie
  10. Going Going Gong
  11. Just For A Thrill