Stonebone is an album by jazz trombonists Kai Winding and J. J. Johnson featuring performances recorded in 1969 and released by CTI only in Japan.CTI Records discography accessed February 10, 2012
Album subsequently issued in 2020 for the October 24th Record Store Day. It was a red vinyl pressing for Europe and US distributionRSD Archive Listing accessed January 13th, 2024 . Re-issue contains the same track listing, durations cover art, but with only English language sleeve notes etc.US Record Store Day Pressing details on Discogs accessed January 13th, 2024
Reception The Allmusic review by Richard S. Ginell awarded the album 4½ stars and stated "It is a prototype of the CTI formula of the '70s, allowing first-class jazz musicians to groove at length with minimal shaping on the production end to give these tracks drama".Ginell, R. S. Allmusic Review accessed February 109, 2012
Track listing "Dontcha Hear Me Callin' to Ya?" (Rudy Stevenson) "Musings" (Johnson) "Mojo" (Johnson) "Recollections" (Joe Zawinul)
Personnel J. J. Johnson – trombone Kai Winding – trombone Herbie Hancock – keyboards Bob James – keyboards Ross Tompkins – keyboards George Benson – guitar Ron Carter – double bass Grady Tate – drums
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