
Johnson revisited his "Third Stream" experiments from the 1950s and '60s, blending jazz improvisation with formal classical structures.
The album includes rigorous compositions like the angular Bartók tribute " Canonn for Bela " and the joyous " If I Hit the Lottery ". Critical Reception
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