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by Jim Newsom
A collection of mostly original material, J.J. Johnson's Heroes features an attractive blend of instruments and players. The two versions of &Carolyn& which bookend the album are positively gorgeous, while &Thelonious the Onliest& captures the quirky spirit of its namesake. The &Wayne& on &In Walked Wayne& is Wayne Shorter, who pushes his tenor sax over, under, around and through the tune. Miles' &Blue in Green& receives a classy interpretation, and Coltrane's &Blue Train& proves a fine vehicle for Johnson and friends. For the most part, this is a beautiful album on which the leader's trombone mixes nicely with Don Faulk's tenor and soprano saxophones, while Rufus Reid and Victor Lewis keep the rhythm low-key. Renee Rosnes' solo piano stroll through Johnson's &Vista& is especially nice. In fact, the one word which keeps coming to mind while listening to Heroes is &classy,& and that it is.