Top “5” J. J. Johnson solos, review by Nick Finzer

Spoiler: it’s actually 16 solos.

1. Blue Trombone
   • Blue Trombone on YouTube
   • Transcription: Blue Trombone, solo by J. J. Johnson
2. Misterioso
   • Misterioso on YouTube
   • Transcription: Misterioso, solo by J. J. Johnson
3. Coffee Pot
   • Coffee Pot on YouTube
4. Old Devil Moon
   • Old Devil Moon on YouTube
5. Pennies from Heaven
   • Pennies from Heaven on YouTube
6. Nutville
   • Nutville on YouTube
7. What Is This Thing Called Love?
   • What Is This Thing Called Love? on YouTube
   • Transcription: What is This Thing Called Love?, solos by J. J. Johnson & Nat Adderley
8. Laura
   • Laura on YouTube
   • Transcription: Laura, solo by J. J. Johnson
9. Boneology
   • Boneology on YouTube
10. Blue Bossa
    • Blue Bossa on YouTube
11. Now’s the Time
    • Now’s the Time on YouTube
12. In Walked Horace (rhythm changes)
    • In Walked Horace on YouTube
13. Turnpike (rhythm changes)
    • Turnpike on YouTube
14. Billie’s Bounce (Chicago Opera House, not LA Shrine Auditorium)
    • Billie’s Bounce on YouTube
15. Crazy Rhythm (Chicago Opera House, not LA Shrine Auditorium)
    • Crazy Rhythm on YouTube
16. Yesterdays
    • Yesterdays on YouTube
    • Transcription: Yesterdays, solo by J. J. Johnson