My Little Suede Shoes

Sonny Stitt, J.J. Johnson

Bop masters

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J.J. Johnson one of the first trombone players to embrace Bebop, and Sonny Stitt, of course, was one of Charlie Parker’s closest disciples. Together these two major players of the genre prove themselves a force to be reckoned with. 

Personnel:

Sonny Stitt, alto sax
J.J. Johnson, trombone
Howard McGhee, trumpet 
Walter Bishop Jr., piano
Tommy Potter, bass
Kenny Clarke, drums

 

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