American jazz trombonist, composer and arranger (1924-2001), who was one of the first trombonists to embrace bebop music. Johnson has long been regarded as one of the leading and most influential trombonists of the post-swing era. Scarce vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Johnson holding his trombone in a cheerful half-length seated pose, signed and inscribed in blue fountain pen, "To the Hot Club, Best wishes, always, J J Johnson.” In fine condition, with creasing to the bottom border. Learn more about this photo.
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