Jimmy Johnson

Person · Male

Jimmy Johnson

US session bassist

From
Minneapolis, United States
Since
1956–present
Releases
4
  • jazz
  • jazz fusion

About

Jimmy Johnson (born 1956) is an American bass guitarist best known for his work with James Taylor, Allan Holdsworth, and Flim & the BB's. Raised in a rich musical environment, his father was a 47-year member of the Minnesota Orchestra's bass section, his mother a piano teacher and accompanist, and his brother Gordon is also a professional bassist.

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In 1976, Johnson worked with Alembic and GHS to create one of the first 5-string bass guitars with a low B string. Living in the Los Angeles area since 1979, Johnson continues to record and tour with singer-songwriter James Taylor and also appears with various groups at The Baked Potato jazz club in Studio City, California.

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Discography

Albums 3
Live 1

Links

Tags

  • bassist
  • session

Identifiers

ISNI
0000000033224992
ISNI
0000000446463772
IPI
00135485174

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