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Alphonso Johnson (born February 2, 1951) is an American jazz bassist active since the early 1970s. Johnson was a member of the jazz fusion group Weather Report from 1973 to 1975, and has performed and recorded with numerous high-profile rock and jazz acts including Santana, Phil Collins, members of the Grateful Dead, Steve Kimock ...
Alphonso Johnson is an iconic musician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania whose contributions with the electric bass set the landscape of music to come. As Weather Report’s bassist, Johnson’s warm tone and fluent chops contributed to the band’s initial breakout from avant-garde into funk fusion.
Feb 1, 2024 · bassist alphonso johnson, still alive, active and well at 72, was and is one of the leading voices of that style, having been recorded on classic albums like mysterious traveler and black market. he also has been associated with billy cobham and carlos santana, touring and recording extensively.
Mar 3, 2019 · Alphonso Johnson bass - Joe Zawinul - Chester Thompson - Alex Acuna - Wayne Shorter - 1975. Alphonso Johnson on bass (24 y).On stage: Joe Zawinul, Wayne Shorter, Alex Acuna, Chester...
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Learn about Alphonso Johnson, a bassist and Chapman Stick artist who has performed and recorded with Weather Report, Santana, The Crusaders and more. Find out his discography, teaching experience, awards and current projects.
Learn about Alphonso Johnson, a renowned bassist-composer-bandleader-educator who has worked with Weather Report, Santana, Quincy Jones and more. Discover his musical journey, his cancer survival, his latest album Metaphors and his upcoming tour.
Alphonso Johnson is a jazz and R&B bassist who played with Horace Silver, Woody Herman, Chuck Mangione, Chet Baker, and Weather Report. Explore his discography, biography, and reviews on AllMusic.
