Description:

This is the fifth and sixth installment of the highly successful "Jazz Collection 1000" series, released four times in 2014 (February, March, September, and October: 50 titles each). As with the previous four releases, 100 titles from Sony Music's extensive jazz catalog, centered on the two major U.S. labels Columbia and RCA, are included, including first CD releases of long-awaited works and rare works that are currently difficult to obtain (Vol. 5: 50 titles released on October 14; Vol. 6: 50 titles released on November 6). The special price is 1,000 yen plus tax (1,500 yen plus tax for the 2-disc set). All titles include new liner notes. Trombone master J.J. Johnson's first release with Columbia. His unrivaled slide playing, grainy tone, rich singing spirit, and superb arranging skills are all included in this album. Sidemen such as Tommy Flanagan and brothers Hank and Elvin Jones also show their best playing. Special price for a limited time only (until March 31, 2017) / World's first CD release / Liner notes

Tracklisting:

1 NAPTOWN USA / The J.J.Johnson Quintet
2 IT MIGHT AS WELL AS SPRING / The J.J.Johnson Quintet
3 TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS / The J.J.Johnson Quintet
4 ANGEL EYES / The J.J.Johnson Quintet
5 SOLAR / The J.J.Johnson Quintet
6 OVERDRIVE / The J.J.Johnson Quintet
7 UNDECIDED / The J.J.Johnson Quintet
8 NEVER LET ME GO / The J.J.Johnson Quintet
9 CHASIN' THE BIRD
10 CUBE STEAK / The J.J.Johnson Quintet