Jay and Kai
Jay and Kai is an album by American jazz trombonists J. J. Johnson and Kai Winding featuring performances recorded in 1955 and 1956 for the Columbia label.
Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars and stated "Not a classic jazz set, but comfortable enough for the fans of the duo".Track listing
- "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To" - 3:30
- "Caribe" - 2:41
- "Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe" - 3:40
- "The Song Is You" - 4:02
- "In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning" - 4:14
- "Yes, You" - 3:27
- "Tromboniums in Motion" - 3:40
- "How High the Moon" - 2:33
- "Violets for Your Furs" - 4:20
- "Too Close for Comfort" - 3:26
- "'S Wonderful" - 3:08
- "I Should Care" - 3:54
- Recorded at Columbia 30th Street Studios in New York City on November 17, 1955, July 18, 1956, December 17, 1956 and January 27, 1957
Personnel
- J. J. Johnson, Kai Winding - trombone, trombonium
- Bobby Jaspar - tenor saxophone
- Wayne Andre, Carl Fontana - trombone
- Dick Leib – bass trombone
- Roy Frazee, Hank Jones, Dick Katz - piano
- Bill Crow, Percy Heath, Milt Hinton, Kenny O'Brien - bass
- Kenny Clarke, Jack Franklin, Elvin Jones, Shadow Wilson - drums
- Candido Camero – bongos