“The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson Volume 2,” released in 1955 under Blue Note Records, continues showcasing J.J. Johnson’s exceptional trombone talent. Accompanied by notables like Horace Silver on piano and Paul Chambers on bass, the album is marked by remarkable technical performances and deep lyricism. Tracks like “Too Marvelous for Words” and “Pennies from Heaven” illustrate Johnson’s agility and creativity, solidifying his status as a master of the trombone in modern jazz.
SIDE A
1. “Daylie” Double
2. Pennies From Heaven
3. You’re Mine You
4. Turnpike (Alternate Master)
5. It Could Happen To You
SIDE B
1. Groovin’
2. Portrait Of Jennie
3. Viscosity
4. Time After Time
5. Capri (Alternate Master)