Personnel:
J.J. Johnson (tb, arr, dir), Clark Terry (tp, flh), Alan Ralph, Tony Studd (tb), Ray Sterling, Ray Sterling (mellophonium), Jerome Richardson, Phil Bodner, Romeo Penque, Danny Bank, Richard Davis (b), Osie Johnson (d), Billy Byers, Dick Hyman, Slide Hampton (arr)
Reference: 74321 93846
Bar code: 743219384621
Recorded in New York City, 1965
"Goodies captures J.J. Johnson's mid-'60s big band in full gallop. Paired with arrangers Dick Hyman, Slide Hampton and Billy Byers, the music marries the nimble grooves of soul-jazz with the big, bold sensibilities of swing to stunning effect. Mastering adrenaline and atmosphere with equal aplomb, the music shifts effortlessly from powder keg dance melodies to lush, luminous ballads, complete with vocal contributions from Osie Johnson and Marlene Ver Planck. The latter's wordless turn on the stunning "Pense a Moi" is the album's unequivocal highlight."
Jason Ankeny —All Music Guide
