Alphonso Johnson

Alphonso Johnson
Born: Jan 1, 1951 in Philadelphia, PA
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Styles: Fusion, Post-Bop, Crossover Jazz, Funk
Biography: 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 ...Read full biography
Moonshadows
Released: 1976
Label: Wounded Bird
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A good jazz-funk-fusion album by Weather Report's bass player Alphonso Johnson, a few songs like "Stump" picked up some disco plays. It's nice to hear an album by a player of a particular instrument where ...Read full review
Yesterday's Dreams
Released: 1976
Label: Wounded Bird
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More Alphonso Johnson albums: Main Albums (3), Compilations (3)
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