| J. J. Johnson AKA James Louis Johnson Born: 22-Jan-1924
Birthplace: Indianapolis, IN
Died: 4-Feb-2001
Location of death: Indianapolis, IN
Cause of death: Suicide
Remains: Buried, Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN
Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Jazz Musician Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Jazz trombonist Father: James Horace Johnson
Mother: Nina Gieger
Sister: Rosemary Belcher
Wife: Vivian Elora Freeman (m. 1947, div. 1991, two sons)
Son: Kevin
Son: William
Wife: Carolyn Reid (m. 11-Sep-1992, until his death)
The Count Basie Orchestra (1945-47)
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame 1988
NEA Fellowship 1996
Shot: Self-Inflicted 4-Feb-2001
Risk Factors: Prostate Cancer
Official Website:
http://www.jjjohnson.org/
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