We'll Be Together Again

• Artist: Joe Pass with J.J. Johnson
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• Release Date: 1988
• Total Time: 44:18
• Genre: Jazz

Review

Few would argue with the statement that there is not an excess of guitar-trombone duet albums. In fact, in terms of instrumentation, this date (which has been reissued on CD) may very well be somewhat unique in jazz history. Trombonist J.J. Johnson had already been the pacesetter on his instrument for nearly 40 years at the time, while guitarist Joe Pass proved in the 1970s that he could make his axe fulfill all the roles of an orchestra. Still, the strong success of this inspired outing is a bit of a surprise. While Pass often adds walking lines behind Johnson, the trombonist sometimes plays long tones behind the guitarist's solos. Most exciting are the spots where the two share the lead equally. Other than Bud Powell's "Bud's Blues" and Johnson's "Naked as a Jaybird," the duo sticks to standards. But obviously, these versions sound quite a bit different than usual. Highlights include "Wave," "Limehouse Blues," "Nature Boy," and "When Lights Are Low." Highly recommended. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Wave	Antonio Carlos Jobim	J.J. Johnson, Henry Johnson Quartet, Joe Pass	(3:32)
We'll Be Together Again	Frankie Laine, Carl Fischer	J.J. Johnson, Joe Pass	(4:19)
Naked as a Jaybird	J.J. Johnson	Henry Johnson Quartet, Joe Pass, J.J. Johnson	(5:00)
Blue Bossa	Kenny Dorham	Joe Pass, J.J. Johnson	(4:05)
Limehouse Blues	Philip Braham, Douglas Furber	Joe Pass, J.J. Johnson, Henry Johnson Quartet	(5:43)
How Long Has This Been Going On?	George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin	Betty Johnson, J.J. Johnson, Joe Pass	(5:25)
Bud's Blues	Bud Powell	J.J. Johnson, Joe Pass	(4:20)
Nature Boy	Eden Ahbez	J.J. Johnson, Joe Pass, Jay Jay Johnson	(2:30)
Solar	Miles Davis	Joe Pass, Henry Johnson Quartet, J.J. Johnson	(4:17)
When Lights Are Low	Spencer Williams, Benny Carter	Henry Johnson Quartet, Joe Pass, J.J. Johnson	(5:07)

Credits

Norman Granz (Producer), J.J. Johnson (Performer), Andy D'Addario (Engineer), Joe Pass (Performer)