Alphonso Johnson

Biography

Following a short stint on trombone, Alphonso Johnson used the electric bass in 1968. His early gigs included period with Horace Sterling silver, Woody Herman (1972), Chuck Mangione (1973), and Chet Baker. Johnson increased to popularity while touring and saving three albums with Climate Report (1974-1976). This is accompanied by stints with Billy Cobham (1976-1977), Flora Purim, as well as the Crusaders. Johnson’s funky lines on electrical bass have already been quite important and in great demand since, both in the studios and in the fusion/funk globe.

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