J.j.johnson - The Brass Orchestra May 2026
As the title suggests, Johnson lead a "dream band"—a specialized large ensemble featuring an all-star lineup of brass heavyweights.
The tracks range from "starkly beautiful ballads" to "feisty Latin-tingled grooves" and "brisk bebop excursions". J.J.Johnson - The Brass Orchestra
The album includes rigorous compositions like the angular Bartók tribute " Canonn for Bela " and the joyous " If I Hit the Lottery ". Critical Reception As the title suggests, Johnson lead a "dream