J.j.johnson - The Brass Orchestra -

The group consisted of multiple French horns, euphoniums, tubas, and a harp, notably omitting saxophones and woodwinds.

The tracks range from "starkly beautiful ballads" to "feisty Latin-tingled grooves" and "brisk bebop excursions". J.J.Johnson - The Brass Orchestra

Critics often highlight the album's "feathery richness" and urbanity, with some comparing Johnson's writing to the depth found in Gil Evans' work. Despite his age at the time of recording, critics noted that Johnson played as "authoritative and irresistibly swinging" as ever, making the album a must-buy for fans of modern jazz and large ensemble writing. J.J. Johnson: The Brass Orchestra - JazzTimes The group consisted of multiple French horns, euphoniums,