The trombone is central in this episode, part 1. J.J.Johnson (1924-2001) as sidekick and band leader during the period 1943-1960.
sources:
1 : Benny Carter – The Music Master (Proper box)
2/5: J.J. Johnson – Savoy Sessions (Savoy)
6/7: Ch. Parker – Compl. Savoy/Dial Masters (Savoy)
8 : Sonny Stitt – Bebop Recordings 1949/52 (Prestige)
9/11: J.J. Johnson – The Eminent vol. 1 & 2 (Blue Note)
12 : idem – Blue Trombone (Columbia)
13 : St. Getz & J.J. J. – At the Opera House (Verve)
14 : J.J. J. – J.J. Johnson Inc. (Columbia)