Alphonso Johnson (born February 2, 1951) is an Americanjazzbassist, who has been influential since the early 1970s.
Biography
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Johnson started off as an upright bass player, but switched to the electric bass in his late teens. Beginning his career in the early 1970s, Johnson showed innovation and fluidity on the electric bass. He sessioned with a few jazz musicians before landing a job with Weather Report, taking over for co-founding member Miroslav Vitous. His playing was featured on the Weather Report album Mysterious Traveller (1974) on the songs "Cucumber Slumber" and "Scarlet Woman". Johnson appeared on two more Weather Report albums Tale Spinnin' (1975) and Black Market (1976) before he left the band to work with drummerBilly Cobham. During 1976-77 he recorded three solo albums as a band leader, for the Epic label, in a fusion-funk vein.
Johnson was one of the first musicians to introduce the Chapman Stick to the public. In 1977 his knowledge of the instrument offered him a rehearsal with Genesis, who were looking for a replacement for guitarist Steve Hackett. Being more of a bassist than a guitarist, Johnson instead recommended his friend ex-Sweetbottom guitarist and fellow session musician Daryl Stuermer, who would go on to remain a member of Genesis's touring band until the 2007 reunion tour.
Bobby and the Midnights
Bob Weir guitar
Alphonso Johnson bass
Billy Cobham drums
Bobby Cochran guitar
Dave Garland keys,sax
published: 04 Jan 2009
Bass Camp 2015 - Alphonso Johnson
published: 20 Oct 2015
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 Thompson.
Weather Report Live'75 Berlin.
Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q850QrYTviw
published: 03 Mar 2019
Alphonso Johnson - Up From The Cellar
Review by Andrew Hamilton: 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 the player and his instrument play a prominent role. This album abounds with muscle bass riffs; unlike Idris Muhammad's (drummer) albums, where the drums are indistinguishable. Other notable tracks include "Involuntary Bliss," "Pandora's Box," and "On the Case."
Review by Christian Genzel: After Yesterday's Dreams and Moonshadows, Spellbound is Alphonso Johnson's third and, unfortunately, last album (to date) as a leader. Whereas Moonshadows featured a lot of famous guest players, such as Bennie Maupin and Patrice Rushen, Spellbound features a band consisting of relatively unknown musicians: Kevin Shireve (guitars), Clyde Criner (keyboards), and David Igelfeld (drums and percussion), with Pat Thrall adding some guitar solos to some tracks. The record is a great showcase for Johnson's bass playing, alternating between soloing ("Nomads"), lead bass ("Face Blaster"), and supporting duties. The band delivers a very solid performance, though they never get as much spotlight. For all of Johnson's technical brilliance, he seems to be more concerned with ...
published: 30 Aug 2011
Love's The Way I Feel 'Bout Cha
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Love's The Way I Feel 'Bout Cha · Alphonso Johnson
Yesterday's Dreams
℗ 1976 Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Released on: 1976-12-04
Composer: P. Walker
Producer: Skip Drinkwater
Composer: A. Johnson
Composer: Philip Bailey
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published: 09 Nov 2014
Alphonso Johnson, Frank Ricci & Chester Thompson Trio - Crescent - Live @ Blue Note Milano
"Crescent"
performed by Alphonso Johnson, Frank Ricci & Chester Thompson Trio
Blue Note Milano 28-02-2017
Frank Ricci - guitar
Chester Thompson - drums
Alphonso Johnson - bass
Check Out the Blue Note Calendar! http://www.bluenotemilano.com/
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Audio By http://www.zoranmatejevic.com/
published: 13 Mar 2017
QM LIVE - Alphonso Johnson & Chester Thompson 25-2-2017
Estratti dal concerto di sabato 25 febbraio 2017 al teatro Frassati di Cosio V. (SO).
Alphonso Johnson e Chester Thompson sono stati disponibili anche per un breve intermezzo con domande sulla loro carriera e tecnica musicale.
published: 28 Feb 2017
FRAMUS & WARWICK - Meet the Players - Alphonso Johnson
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...
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.youtube.com/watch?v=Q850QrYTviw
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.youtube.com/watch?v=Q850QrYTviw
Review by Andrew Hamilton: A good jazz-funk-fusion album by Weather Report's bass player Alphonso Johnson, a few songs like "Stump" picked up some disco plays. ...
Review by Andrew Hamilton: 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 the player and his instrument play a prominent role. This album abounds with muscle bass riffs; unlike Idris Muhammad's (drummer) albums, where the drums are indistinguishable. Other notable tracks include "Involuntary Bliss," "Pandora's Box," and "On the Case."
Review by Andrew Hamilton: 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 the player and his instrument play a prominent role. This album abounds with muscle bass riffs; unlike Idris Muhammad's (drummer) albums, where the drums are indistinguishable. Other notable tracks include "Involuntary Bliss," "Pandora's Box," and "On the Case."
Review by Christian Genzel: After Yesterday's Dreams and Moonshadows, Spellbound is Alphonso Johnson's third and, unfortunately, last album (to date) as a leade...
Review by Christian Genzel: After Yesterday's Dreams and Moonshadows, Spellbound is Alphonso Johnson's third and, unfortunately, last album (to date) as a leader. Whereas Moonshadows featured a lot of famous guest players, such as Bennie Maupin and Patrice Rushen, Spellbound features a band consisting of relatively unknown musicians: Kevin Shireve (guitars), Clyde Criner (keyboards), and David Igelfeld (drums and percussion), with Pat Thrall adding some guitar solos to some tracks. The record is a great showcase for Johnson's bass playing, alternating between soloing ("Nomads"), lead bass ("Face Blaster"), and supporting duties. The band delivers a very solid performance, though they never get as much spotlight. For all of Johnson's technical brilliance, he seems to be more concerned with the songs itself and their respective moods, though, and so he restrains himself quite often from showing off, which helps a lot. Most of the tracks are jazz-rock pieces somewhere between Romantic Warrior and Goblin, but there are a couple of ballads added for good measure. On four occasions, Johnson also sings, and while he has a rather weak (albeit pleasant) voice, it actually fits the songs very well: even the faster pieces on this record always retain a quiet aura of melancholy, and Johnson's tender voice and peculiar melodies add to the charm. The pensive "Moonlight Conversations" is a gem, while the six-part "Earthtales Suite" shows the artist's ambitions, as it ranges from almost classical impressions (his bowed bass playing nearly passes as a whole string section) to synth noise effortlessly. Actually, the whole album works as a suite, especially since the last track reprises the first one, and while it is not a must-have, it certainly shows ambition and originality.
Review by Christian Genzel: After Yesterday's Dreams and Moonshadows, Spellbound is Alphonso Johnson's third and, unfortunately, last album (to date) as a leader. Whereas Moonshadows featured a lot of famous guest players, such as Bennie Maupin and Patrice Rushen, Spellbound features a band consisting of relatively unknown musicians: Kevin Shireve (guitars), Clyde Criner (keyboards), and David Igelfeld (drums and percussion), with Pat Thrall adding some guitar solos to some tracks. The record is a great showcase for Johnson's bass playing, alternating between soloing ("Nomads"), lead bass ("Face Blaster"), and supporting duties. The band delivers a very solid performance, though they never get as much spotlight. For all of Johnson's technical brilliance, he seems to be more concerned with the songs itself and their respective moods, though, and so he restrains himself quite often from showing off, which helps a lot. Most of the tracks are jazz-rock pieces somewhere between Romantic Warrior and Goblin, but there are a couple of ballads added for good measure. On four occasions, Johnson also sings, and while he has a rather weak (albeit pleasant) voice, it actually fits the songs very well: even the faster pieces on this record always retain a quiet aura of melancholy, and Johnson's tender voice and peculiar melodies add to the charm. The pensive "Moonlight Conversations" is a gem, while the six-part "Earthtales Suite" shows the artist's ambitions, as it ranges from almost classical impressions (his bowed bass playing nearly passes as a whole string section) to synth noise effortlessly. Actually, the whole album works as a suite, especially since the last track reprises the first one, and while it is not a must-have, it certainly shows ambition and originality.
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Love's The Way I Feel 'Bout Cha · Alphonso Johnson
Yesterday's Dreams
℗ 1976 Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Released ...
Provided to YouTube by Legacy Recordings
Love's The Way I Feel 'Bout Cha · Alphonso Johnson
Yesterday's Dreams
℗ 1976 Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Released on: 1976-12-04
Composer: P. Walker
Producer: Skip Drinkwater
Composer: A. Johnson
Composer: Philip Bailey
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Provided to YouTube by Legacy Recordings
Love's The Way I Feel 'Bout Cha · Alphonso Johnson
Yesterday's Dreams
℗ 1976 Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Released on: 1976-12-04
Composer: P. Walker
Producer: Skip Drinkwater
Composer: A. Johnson
Composer: Philip Bailey
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"Crescent"
performed by Alphonso Johnson, Frank Ricci & Chester Thompson Trio
Blue Note Milano 28-02-2017
Frank Ricci - guitar
Chester Thompson - drums
Alphon...
"Crescent"
performed by Alphonso Johnson, Frank Ricci & Chester Thompson Trio
Blue Note Milano 28-02-2017
Frank Ricci - guitar
Chester Thompson - drums
Alphonso Johnson - bass
Check Out the Blue Note Calendar! http://www.bluenotemilano.com/
Filmed and Edited By http://www.kondoo.it/
Audio By http://www.zoranmatejevic.com/
"Crescent"
performed by Alphonso Johnson, Frank Ricci & Chester Thompson Trio
Blue Note Milano 28-02-2017
Frank Ricci - guitar
Chester Thompson - drums
Alphonso Johnson - bass
Check Out the Blue Note Calendar! http://www.bluenotemilano.com/
Filmed and Edited By http://www.kondoo.it/
Audio By http://www.zoranmatejevic.com/
Estratti dal concerto di sabato 25 febbraio 2017 al teatro Frassati di Cosio V. (SO).
Alphonso Johnson e Chester Thompson sono stati disponibili anche per un br...
Estratti dal concerto di sabato 25 febbraio 2017 al teatro Frassati di Cosio V. (SO).
Alphonso Johnson e Chester Thompson sono stati disponibili anche per un breve intermezzo con domande sulla loro carriera e tecnica musicale.
Estratti dal concerto di sabato 25 febbraio 2017 al teatro Frassati di Cosio V. (SO).
Alphonso Johnson e Chester Thompson sono stati disponibili anche per un breve intermezzo con domande sulla loro carriera e tecnica musicale.
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.youtube.com/watch?v=Q850QrYTviw
Review by Andrew Hamilton: 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 the player and his instrument play a prominent role. This album abounds with muscle bass riffs; unlike Idris Muhammad's (drummer) albums, where the drums are indistinguishable. Other notable tracks include "Involuntary Bliss," "Pandora's Box," and "On the Case."
Review by Christian Genzel: After Yesterday's Dreams and Moonshadows, Spellbound is Alphonso Johnson's third and, unfortunately, last album (to date) as a leader. Whereas Moonshadows featured a lot of famous guest players, such as Bennie Maupin and Patrice Rushen, Spellbound features a band consisting of relatively unknown musicians: Kevin Shireve (guitars), Clyde Criner (keyboards), and David Igelfeld (drums and percussion), with Pat Thrall adding some guitar solos to some tracks. The record is a great showcase for Johnson's bass playing, alternating between soloing ("Nomads"), lead bass ("Face Blaster"), and supporting duties. The band delivers a very solid performance, though they never get as much spotlight. For all of Johnson's technical brilliance, he seems to be more concerned with the songs itself and their respective moods, though, and so he restrains himself quite often from showing off, which helps a lot. Most of the tracks are jazz-rock pieces somewhere between Romantic Warrior and Goblin, but there are a couple of ballads added for good measure. On four occasions, Johnson also sings, and while he has a rather weak (albeit pleasant) voice, it actually fits the songs very well: even the faster pieces on this record always retain a quiet aura of melancholy, and Johnson's tender voice and peculiar melodies add to the charm. The pensive "Moonlight Conversations" is a gem, while the six-part "Earthtales Suite" shows the artist's ambitions, as it ranges from almost classical impressions (his bowed bass playing nearly passes as a whole string section) to synth noise effortlessly. Actually, the whole album works as a suite, especially since the last track reprises the first one, and while it is not a must-have, it certainly shows ambition and originality.
Provided to YouTube by Legacy Recordings
Love's The Way I Feel 'Bout Cha · Alphonso Johnson
Yesterday's Dreams
℗ 1976 Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Released on: 1976-12-04
Composer: P. Walker
Producer: Skip Drinkwater
Composer: A. Johnson
Composer: Philip Bailey
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"Crescent"
performed by Alphonso Johnson, Frank Ricci & Chester Thompson Trio
Blue Note Milano 28-02-2017
Frank Ricci - guitar
Chester Thompson - drums
Alphonso Johnson - bass
Check Out the Blue Note Calendar! http://www.bluenotemilano.com/
Filmed and Edited By http://www.kondoo.it/
Audio By http://www.zoranmatejevic.com/
Estratti dal concerto di sabato 25 febbraio 2017 al teatro Frassati di Cosio V. (SO).
Alphonso Johnson e Chester Thompson sono stati disponibili anche per un breve intermezzo con domande sulla loro carriera e tecnica musicale.
Alphonso Johnson (born February 2, 1951) is an Americanjazzbassist, who has been influential since the early 1970s.
Biography
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Johnson started off as an upright bass player, but switched to the electric bass in his late teens. Beginning his career in the early 1970s, Johnson showed innovation and fluidity on the electric bass. He sessioned with a few jazz musicians before landing a job with Weather Report, taking over for co-founding member Miroslav Vitous. His playing was featured on the Weather Report album Mysterious Traveller (1974) on the songs "Cucumber Slumber" and "Scarlet Woman". Johnson appeared on two more Weather Report albums Tale Spinnin' (1975) and Black Market (1976) before he left the band to work with drummerBilly Cobham. During 1976-77 he recorded three solo albums as a band leader, for the Epic label, in a fusion-funk vein.
Johnson was one of the first musicians to introduce the Chapman Stick to the public. In 1977 his knowledge of the instrument offered him a rehearsal with Genesis, who were looking for a replacement for guitarist Steve Hackett. Being more of a bassist than a guitarist, Johnson instead recommended his friend ex-Sweetbottom guitarist and fellow session musician Daryl Stuermer, who would go on to remain a member of Genesis's touring band until the 2007 reunion tour.
... and bassist Alphonso Johnson ... The phone rang, and somebody asked,”Would you want to play with Alphonso Johnson?” and I wanted to play with Alphonso, so it was just the fact that he’s involved.
He, along with Alphonso Cave, J.B. "Pig" Parker and TerryWayne "Bo Gator" Johnson, abducted Slater while robbing a Stuart convenience store and drove her 13 miles to a rural area where she was stabbed, shot and left for dead.
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Tammy Moyle, Deidra Hamilton, Patti Kellerhouse, JenniferJohnson, Sean McCoy, and Alphonso Gibbs joined more than 700 cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers from across the United States to meet ...
HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- Sheila E ... "This is a forever moment that I will cherish for the rest of my life." ... Sheila E ... At 8 p.m ... made her recording debut with jazz bassist Alphonso Johnson on "Yesterday's Dream" in 1976.