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 A few of my personal attempts:

John Allred's solo on Autumn Leaves:
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I transcribed all but 4 measures of this cut from In the Beginning.  If you can figure out those missing measures please let me know!! 
 
J.J. Johnson's solo on Stella by Starlight
The first chorus of Stella from the album Proof Positive


J.J. Johnson's solo on Our Love is Here to Stay
The first chorus of J.J.'s solo from the album Dial J.J.5

 
J.J. Johnson's solo on Hummin'
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This is from the live Yokohama concert with Nat Adderley.  Again, there are 2 measures that I just couldn't make happen...if you figure it out please fill me in!

Bill Harris' solo on Bijou
as transcribed by my west-coast buddy, Chris Tune


The following transcriptions and more can be found on Dave Wilken's wonderful website:
 
Bennie Green's solo on Glidin' Along 

Frank Rosolino's solo on Now's the Time

J.J. Johnson's solo on Stratusphunk 

Jack Teagarden's solo on Basin Street Blues 

Bill Harris' solo on Your Father's Moustache
 



Dave has done a tremendous job in providing a concise history of jazz trombone including: chronology, important musicians, and transcriptions.
Thanks Dave!!