J J Johnson Sheet Music
About this collection
J J Johnson Sheet Music
J. J. Johnson redefined the trombone's role in jazz, and this collection gathers his essential solo works and play-along recordings. The J. J. Johnson Solos book and the Jamey Aebersold Volume 111 play-along are popular starting points for trombonists ready to dig into his language and style.
Who it's for
- Intermediate to advanced trombonists developing their jazz vocabulary
- Private instructors teaching jazz trombone improvisation
- Musicians studying J. J. Johnson's approach to melody and phrasing
What's inside
- Solo transcriptions and etudes for trombone
- Book and online audio play-along recordings
- Intermediate to advanced level material
- Video and digital download formats available
Things to consider
Start with the J. J. Johnson Solos book if you want to focus on learning his lines directly from the page. If you prefer learning by ear with accompaniment, the Jamey Aebersold Volume 111 includes online audio backing tracks that let you practice improvising over his tunes at your own tempo. Both formats work well together to build fluency with his harmonic concepts and phrasing.