Buddy Johnson
Pete Grendysa, Bear Family, 1992
A LINE OF golden saxophones held carefully aslant over the showy blue and white "BJ" bandstands catches the eye first. Arrayed behind are trombones flanked by piano, guitar, and bass. Watchful over them all, drums and a legion of trumpets.
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