JOE PASS / J.J. JOHNSON - We'll Be Together Again (1984-1996) RM / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

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. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Wave 3:32
Antônio Carlos Jobim
2    We'll Be Together Again 4:19
Carl Fischer / Frankie Laine
3    Naked as a Jaybird 5:00
J.J. Johnson
4    Blue Bossa 4:05
Kenny Dorham
5    Limehouse Blues 5:43
Philip Braham / Douglas Furber
6    How Long Has This Been Going On? 5:25
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
7    Bud's Blues 4:20
Bud Powell
8    Nature Boy 2:30
Eden Ahbez
9    Solar 4:17
Miles Davis
10    When Lights Are Low 5:07
Benny Carter / Spencer Williams
Credits :
Guitar – Joe Pass
Trombone – J.J. Johnson