J.J. Johnson – Tribute To Charlie Parker – 1964 – Past Daily Downbeat

J.J. Johnson – Innovator paying tribute to a fellow Innovator.

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A tribute concert this weekend, via the BBC and a special TV Program from Ocober 18, 1964 devoted to the music of Charlie Parker, with legendary Trombonist J.J. Johnson leading an all-star contingent consisting of Howard McGhee on Trumpet, Sonny Stitt on Alto, Walter Bishop on Piano, Tommy Potter on Bass and Kenny Clarke on Drums.

Here’s what’s on the player:

TRIBUTE TO CHARLIE PARKER
1964-10-18
BBC2 TV ‘JAZZ 625’
London, England

PERSONNEL
Howard McGhee, trumpet
J.J. Johnson, trombone
Sonny Stitt, alto
Walter Bishop, piano
Tommy Potter, bass,
Kenny Clarke, drums

01 intro
02 Buzzy
03 Lover Man
04 Now’s The Time
05 Buzzy (outro theme)

Good concert, great lineup.

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