This two-fer from Collectables features a pair of out of print Kai Winding LPs: Trombone for Two, with J.J. Johnson, and The Trombone Sound, both originally issued on Columbia in 1955 and 1956, respectively. Highlights among the 23 tracks include "Let's Get Away from It All," "Nice Work if You Can Get It," and "I Want to Be Happy," which provide an entertaining combination of pop standards and bop. ~ Al Campbell, All Music Guide

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Two of J.J. Johnson's Columbia albums on one compact disc. The first teams up Johnson with Kai Winding and six other trombonists for an octet that truly swings on numbers like "Night in Tunisia," "Piece for Two Tromboniums," and "The Surrey With a Fringe on Top." The second album, J.J. in Person, captures a live 1958 date with his quintet playing their hearts out on "Laura," "Walkin'," "What Is This Thing Called Love," Bird's "Now's the Time," and Monk's {&"Misteri...   [ read more ]

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