They are joined by J. J. Johnson on six of the 22 tracks.

All songs were written by J. J. Johnson, except where noted.

Mabern went on to spend time with J. J. Johnson in 1963-1965.

Payne began his professional recording career with J. J. Johnson on the Savoy label in 1946.

J. J. Johnson called him, "One fantastic trombone player."

Five of the six tracks are performances of compositions by J. J. Johnson.

It is much of the band that recently backed J. J. Johnson, and the musicians know how to balance sharp arrangements with swinging improvisations.

J. J. Johnson was second in 10.11 and Mickey Grimes third in 10.12.

From the mid-1950s, but especially the early 1960s on, J. J. Johnson dedicated more and more time to composition.

J. J. Johnson (1924-2001) was an American musician.