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Album · 1957

First Place

by J.J. Johnson

Released
1957
Label
Columbia
Catalogue no.
CL 1030
Tracklist
9 tracks
Length
39:25
Country
US

“First Place” is an album by J.J. Johnson, released in 1957 on Columbia. The original release has 9 tracks with a running time of 39:25. Jazz standards on the record include “Be My Love”, “Cry Me A River”, “For Heaven's Sake” and “It's Only a Paper Moon”. The line-up features J.J. Johnson (trombone), Max Roach (drums (drum set)), Paul Chambers (double bass) and Tommy Flanagan (piano).

Who played on First Place

Tracklist

  1. A1 It's Only a Paper Moon standard — Harold Arlen 5:01
  2. A2 Paul's Pal — Sonny Rollins 4:06
  3. A3 For Heaven's Sake standard — Elise Bretton, Sherman Edwards, Donald Meyer 3:04
  4. A4 Commutation 5:16
  5. A5 Harvey's House 3:00
  6. B1 That Tired Routine Called Love 5:11
  7. B2 Be My Love standard — Nicholas Brodzsky 3:02
  8. B3 Cry Me a River standard — Arthur Hamilton 5:53
  9. B4 Nickles and Dimes 4:52

Production

  • Cal Lampley producer
  • Frank Laico recording

More albums by J.J. Johnson

Jay Jay Johnson with Clifford Brown, Jimmy Heath, John Lewis, Percy Heath, Kenny Clarke 1953 · Blue Note The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson, Volume 2 1955 · Blue Note Trombone for Two 1955 · Columbia The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson, Volume 1 1955 · Blue Note Dial J.J. 5 1957 · Columbia Blue Trombone 1957 · Columbia Trombone and Voices 1960 · Columbia J.J. Inc. 1961 · Columbia Proof Positive 1965 · impulse! J.J.! 1965 · RCA Victor Goodies 1966 · RCA Victor The Total J.J. Johnson 1967 · RCA Victor

Frequently asked questions

Who played on First Place?

The line-up of First Place includes J.J. Johnson (trombone), Max Roach (drums (drum set)), Paul Chambers (double bass) and Tommy Flanagan (piano).

Which label released First Place?

First Place was released in 1957 on Columbia (CL 1030).

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