A Date in New York

Milt Jackson and J.J. Johnson are among the relatively small cluster of musicians who are literally distinctive in their style and personal in their sound. Both are bright illustrations of that rare breed of jazz musician who is predictably inventive and confidently at ease in practically all settings. This session was organized by Parisian pianist Henri Renaud in New York City during his three-month stay in 1954. They are joined by Al Cohn on tenor, Charlie Smith on drums, and Percy Heath on bass for an album that is as fresh and exciting as it gets!