Elora is a fast bebop tune written by J. J. Johnson and originally released in 1949 by Jay Jay Johnson's Quintet on the New Jazz label. The 1949 recording features Johnson on trombone with Sonny Stitt on tenor sax, John Lewis piano, Nelson Boyd bass, and Max Roach on drums, performed in Bb major with a swinging 4/4 groove. The piece is a concise 32-bar bebop vehicle with bright, rapid lines and a tempo around 197 bpm; the trombone solo runs about 40 seconds. Elora later appeared on compilation releases such as the Quadromania Jazz Edition – Sonny Stitt, One O'Clock Jump, CD 1, issued by Membran, which presents the same core lineup. The track showcases Johnson's lyrical yet fiery bebop style and his tight interaction with Stitt in a classic small ensemble setting.
