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Sign up for our monthly email alertsThe Musical World of J.J. Johnson
Series: Studies in Jazz #35
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SUBJECTS
Music » Jazz
Music » Music (General)
REVIEWS
"...the first substantial biography and extended study of his musical development....This book will appeal to a variety of readers. Well documented and coherently presented, it is a work the historian can trust, with a wealth of material that establishes a cultural context for the events it describes...there are enough fascinating anecdotes and colorful interviews to make a good read for both the Johnson fan and the general jazz enthusiast. The many analyses provide a useful starting point for understanding Johnson's complex musical contribution...it will be the logical starting point for future studies of this creative American musician."
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DESCRIPTION
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J.J. Johnson, known as the spiritual father of modern trombone, has been a notable figure in the history of jazz. His career has embodied virtually every innovation and development in jazz over the past half-century. In this first comprehensive biography, filmography, catalog of compositions, and discography, the authors explore Johnson's childhood and early education, document his first compositions, and examine his classical roots, thereby creating a unique and powerful illustration of the composer's technical and stylistic development.
New in the paperback edition is an Epilogue containing vital information about Johnson's suicide as well as an Index of Discography Titles.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Joshua Berrett and Louis G. Bourgois, III have combined their specialized backgrounds in musicological studies to create an unprecedented collaboration. Berrett, previously published in the areas of both classical music and jazz, is a musicologist interested in style analysis and cultural history. Bourgois, a professional trombonist, documented Johnson's early style and compiled a discography in his doctoral dissertation.
