J. J. Johnson
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Summary
J. J. Johnson was born on January 22, 1924[1], in Indianapolis[2]. He died on February 4, 2001[3], in Indianapolis[4]. He worked as a composer[5], jazz musician[6], film score composer[7], trombonist[8], and musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,342 views/month, #7,124 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Crown Hill Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[13]
- Occupation: bandleader[14]
- Educated at: Crispus Attucks High School[15]
- Award received: Paul Acket Award[16], NEA Jazz Masters[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Genre: jazz[19], bebop[20], hard bop[21], third stream[22]
- Record label: Blue Note[23], Columbia Records[24], Prestige[25], Savoy Records[26], Philips Records[27]
- Discography: J. J. Johnson discography[28]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[29]
- Family name: Johnson[30]
- Given name: J.J.[31]
- Pseudonym: J.J. Johnson[32]
- Student of: Fats Navarro[33]
- Manner of death: suicide[34]
- Instrument: trombone[35], drum kit[36]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Birth name: James Louis Johnson[39]
- Start of work period: 1942[40]
- End of work period: 1996[41]
Why It Matters
J. J. Johnson has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
He has been cited as an influence by Jimmy Cleveland[44], a jazz musician[45], 1926–2008[46], of United States[47].
FAQs
Where was J. J. Johnson born?
J. J. Johnson was born in Indianapolis[2].
Where did J. J. Johnson die?
J. J. Johnson died in Indianapolis[4].
What did J. J. Johnson do for work?
J. J. Johnson worked as a composer[5], jazz musician[6], film score composer[7], trombonist[8], and musician[9].
Where did J. J. Johnson go to school?
J. J. Johnson was educated at Crispus Attucks High School[15].
What awards did J. J. Johnson receive?
Honors received include Paul Acket Award[16] and NEA Jazz Masters[17].
Who did J. J. Johnson influence?
J. J. Johnson has been cited as an influence by Jimmy Cleveland[44].