J.J. Johnson

J.J. Johnson's Last Concert

This enjoyable DVD features JJ live, playing at his best with a fantastic group at The Jazz Room at William Paterson College in New York. Quintet features JJ with Dan Faulk (tenor), Renee Rosnes (piano), Rufus Reid (bass), and Bruce Cox (drums). Songs include Shortcake, Quantegy, See See Rider, Malaga Moon, Bud's Blues, Friendship Suite, Why Indianapolis - Why Not Indianapolis, The Summary, Carolyn, and Hasten Jason. For all fans of tasteful, swinging, straight ahead jazz. 90 minutes.