Artist: 
J. J. Johnson & Kai Winding

The Great Kai & J.J.

Acoustic Sounds Vinyl
€39,99

Release date: 21 February 2025

Article Number: 513700000

The first-ever Impulse release (catalog number A-1) and known as one of the best efforts of Kai Winding and J.J. Johnson, this 1960 session features a collection of jazz heavyweights, including Bill Evans (piano), Paul Chambers (bass), and Art Taylor & Roy Haynes (drums). Evans’ playing, in particular, raises this album beyond a mere Kai & J.J. and spotlights the group as a whole. 

VERVE ACOUSTIC SOUNDS SERIES: Stereo, mastered fully analogue from the original tapes by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound, QPR pressing (180 g), firm tip-on gatefold (Stoughton Printing), padded inner sleeve.

Tracklisting:
A1. This Could Be The Start Of Something Big
A2. Georgia On My Mind
A3. Blue Monk
A4. Judy
A5. Alone Together
A6. Side By Side
B1. I Concentrate On You
B2. Theme From Picnic
B3. Trixie
B4. Going Going Gong
B5. Just For A Thrill

J.J. Johnson & Kai Winding (trombone) / Bill Evans (piano) / Paul Chambers, Tommy Williams (bass) / Art Taylor, Roy Haynes (drums)

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Format Album
Release Date 2025
Speed 33 RPM
Size 12"