J.j.johnson - The Brass Orchestra Here

As the title suggests, Johnson lead a "dream band"—a specialized large ensemble featuring an all-star lineup of brass heavyweights.

The album includes rigorous compositions like the angular Bartók tribute " Canonn for Bela " and the joyous " If I Hit the Lottery ". Critical Reception J.J.Johnson - The Brass Orchestra

Johnson revisited his "Third Stream" experiments from the 1950s and '60s, blending jazz improvisation with formal classical structures. As the title suggests, Johnson lead a "dream

Critics often highlight the album's "feathery richness" and urbanity, with some comparing Johnson's writing to the depth found in Gil Evans' work. Despite his age at the time of recording, critics noted that Johnson played as "authoritative and irresistibly swinging" as ever, making the album a must-buy for fans of modern jazz and large ensemble writing. J.J. Johnson: The Brass Orchestra - JazzTimes Critics often highlight the album's "feathery richness" and