Jay & Kai + 6

by J. J. Johnson & Kai Winding

Jay & Kai + 6 cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1956-03-00
  • Label: London
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.3/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Expanding their incredibly popular dual-trombone format, 'Jay & Kai + 6' enlists a massive octet of sliding brass to create unparalleled sonic density. The meticulously arranged charts explore rich, velvet textures while maintaining the agility of a nimble bop combo.

Genres

Descriptors: Acoustic, Improvisation, Instrumental

Tracklist

  1. A Night in Tunisia
  2. Piece for Two Tromboniums
  3. Rise 'N' Shine
  4. All at Once You Love Her
  5. No Moon at All
  6. The Surrey With The Fringe On Top
  7. The Peanut Vendor
  8. You're My Thrill
  9. Jeanne
  10. Four Plus Four
  11. You Don't Know What Love Is
  12. The Continental

Credits

  • Kai Winding Quartet - primary artist
  • The J.J. Johnson Quintet - primary artist
  • Leo Parker - baritone saxophone
  • Al Lucas - bass
  • Eddie Safranski - bass
  • Shadow Wilson - drums
  • Tiny Kahn - drums
  • Hank Jones - piano
  • Lou Stein - piano
  • J. J. Johnson - trombone, written-by
  • Kai Winding - trombone
  • Hugh Martin - written-by
  • Ralph Blane - written-by
  • Vincent Youmans - written-by

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