Tropical storm Isaias blew into New York around 11 a.m. yesterday, whipped things around and split at about 3 p.m. When it did, the sun came out and the 35-mph gusts began, cooling things off a bit.

For his 11th album as leader, acclaimed trombonist John Fedchock is releasing a tribute to innovative trombone master J. J. Johnson’s centennial on Sept. 6 via Summit Records. “Justifiably J. J.” is a ...