J.J. Johnson
Jazz trombonist, composer, and film score pioneer whose work defined the sound of an era.
What do we know about J.J. Johnson?
Here are the key biographical details about J.J. Johnson:
- Name: J.J. Johnson
- Also Known As: Jay Jay Johnson
- Date of Birth: January 22, 1924
- Date of Death: February 4, 2001
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Sound Designer
- Crew Jobs: Original Music Composer, Music, Conductor, Director, Creator
What is J.J. Johnson known for?
J.J. Johnson is recognized for his landmark contributions as a composer and musician across film and television:
- Shaft (1971, Movie)
- Across 110th Street (1972, Movie)
- Cleopatra Jones (1973, Movie)
- Willie Dynamite (1974, Movie)
- Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street (2014, TV Series)
- Top of the Heap (1972, Movie)
- Blue Note - A Story of Modern Jazz (1997, Movie)
- Murder Me, Murder You (1983, Movie)
- Chirp (2015, TV Series)
- Crunch (1976, Movie)
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