I was lucky enough to occasionally break out of that racist situation that prevails in the Hollywood film production community. But it was racist then and it will always be that way. It will never be otherwise.
About J. J. Johnson
J. J. Johnson (January 22, 1924 – February 4, 2001), born James Louis Johnson and also known as Jay Jay Johnson, was an American jazz trombonist, composer and arranger.
Johnson was one of the earliest trombonists to embrace bebop.
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Midi is my hobby.
American jazz trombonist, composer and arranger (1924-2001)
Sometimes you need to stand with your nose to the window and have a good look at jazz. And I’ve done that on many occasions.
American jazz trombonist, composer and arranger (1924-2001)
I was lucky enough to occasionally break out of that racist situation that prevails in the Hollywood film production community. But it was racist then and it will always be that way. It will never be otherwise.
American jazz trombonist, composer and arranger (1924-2001)
There are no black film composers doing the likes of Star Wars, doing the likes of E.T., doing the likes of Jurassic Park. There are none, nor will there ever be one. That ain’t about to happen!
American jazz trombonist, composer and arranger (1924-2001)