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Alphonso Johnson
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Guitarists · b. 1951

Alphonso Johnson

American musician

Born
2 February 1951
Philadelphia
Country
United States
Active
1970–
Record labels
Epic Records
Discography
4 albums

Biography

Alphonso Johnson is a jazz musician who plays guitar, bass instrument, bass guitar and Chapman Stick. Alphonso Johnson was born on 2 February 1951 in Philadelphia. The music is usually filed under jazz and jazz fusion. Record labels: Epic Records. The discography here lists 4 albums, from “Moonshadows” (1976) to “Metaphors” (2017).

Alphonso Johnson (born February 2, 1951) is an American jazz bassist active since the early 1970s. Johnson was a member of the jazz fusion group Weather Report from 1973 to 1975, and has performed and recorded with numerous high-profile rock and jazz acts including Santana, Phil Collins, members of the Grateful Dead, Steve Kimock, Jeffrey Osborne and Chet Baker.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Moonshadows 1976
Yesterdays Dreams 1976
Spellbound 1977
Metaphors 2017

Also plays on

Albums where Alphonso Johnson is credited as a sideman

1981 Face Value — Phil Collins bass guitar, bass

Member of

Weather Report 1970– · American jazz fusion band of the 1970s and early 1980s

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Alphonso Johnson play?

Alphonso Johnson is known for playing guitar, bass instrument, bass guitar and Chapman Stick.

When and where was Alphonso Johnson born?

Alphonso Johnson was born 2 February 1951 in Philadelphia.

What are Alphonso Johnson's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Moonshadows (1976), Yesterdays Dreams (1976), Spellbound (1977) and Metaphors (2017).

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