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About this Artist. The renowned bassist-composer-bandleader-educator, Chapman Stick artist and proud Philadelphia native Alphonso Johnson is a deeply spiritual man of great humility. Alphonso has amassed an incredible recorded discography and a robust history of enhancing countless auspicious bandstands during his impressive career.
Alphonso Johnson. Biography. News. Has Influenced. 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.
28 de sept. de 2020 · Underrated bassist Alphonso Johnson cuts loose for a virtuoso funk solo during a gig with trumpeter Chuck Mangione that took place on June the 5th in 1973, a...
3 de mar. de 2019 · Alphonso Johnson on bass (24 y).On stage: Joe Zawinul, Wayne Shorter, Alex Acuna, Chester Thompson.Weather Report Live'75 Berlin.Full video: https://www.yout...
Bassist & Vocals. 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.
After a short stint on trombone, Alphonso Johnson took up the electric bass in 1968. His early gigs included time with Horace Silver, Woody Herman (1972), Chuck Mangione (1973), and Chet Baker.Johnson rose to fame while touring and recording three albums with Weather Report (1974-1976). This was followed by stints with Billy Cobham (1976-1977), Flora Purim, and the Crusaders.
21 de feb. de 2011 · February 21, 2011. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Alphonso Johnson has enjoyed a stellar career on both upright and electric bass, in addition to being a highly regarded composer, arranger and educator. Johnson recorded and toured with Woody Herman, Chuck Mangione and several other jazz artists before landing the job with Weather Report ...
