The "all-star" roster included trombonists Steve Turre and Robin Eubanks , trumpeters Jon Faddis and Eddie Henderson , and a rhythm section featuring Renée Rosnes (piano), Rufus Reid (bass), and Victor Lewis (drums). Compositional Style
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 J.J.Johnson - The Brass Orchestra
The tracks range from "starkly beautiful ballads" to "feisty Latin-tingled grooves" and "brisk bebop excursions". The "all-star" roster included trombonists Steve Turre and
Johnson revisited his "Third Stream" experiments from the 1950s and '60s, blending jazz improvisation with formal classical structures. The album includes rigorous compositions like the angular
The album includes rigorous compositions like the angular Bartók tribute " Canonn for Bela " and the joyous " If I Hit the Lottery ". Critical Reception