Perceptions is a composition for trumpet soloist and large jazz orchestra composed and arranged by J. J. Johnson.

The piece was commissioned by Dizzy Gillespie and recorded in 1961 for the Verve label.

[1] The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "Often reminiscent of classical music, Johnson's writing allows plenty of room for Gillespie to improvise.

The result is a rather unique set of music that is well worth searching for.

"[2] All compositions by J. J. Johnson This 1960s jazz album-related article is a stub.