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J. J. Johnson was an American jazz trombonist, recognized as a pioneer in adapting bebop to the trombone. Between 1953 and 1955, he recorded three significant albums for Blue Note Records, later released as "The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson, Vol. 1" and "Vol. 2". These recordings featured collaborations with musicians such as Clifford Brown, Jimmy Heath, and Wynton Kelly. Johnson was known for his technical proficiency and contributed to the development of the hard bop style. Throughout his career, he collaborated with numerous notable jazz artists, and his work had a lasting impact on jazz music. The products available from the artist J. J. Johnson include vinyls, CDs.