ENDEIT
Buddy Johnson
Photo: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Pianists · 1915–1977

Buddy Johnson

American jazz and New York blues pianist and bandleader (1915–1977)

Born
10 January 1915
Darlington
Died
9 February 1977
New York City
Country
United States
Record labels
Mercury Records

Biography

Buddy Johnson was a jazz musician who played piano and saxophone. Buddy Johnson was born on 10 January 1915 in Darlington and died on 9 February 1977 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz and swing. Record labels: Mercury Records.

Woodrow Wilson "Buddy" Johnson (January 10, 1915 – February 9, 1977) was an American jump blues pianist and bandleader active from the 1930s through the 1960s. His songs were often performed by his sister Ella Johnson, most notably "Since I Fell for You", which became a jazz standard, as did "Save Your Love For Me".

Read the full article on Wikipedia ↗ · From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Standards written by Buddy Johnson

TitleKeyFormGroove
Since I Fell For You E♭ major AABA · 32 Slow swing
Save Your Love For Me D major AABA · 37 Slow swing

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Buddy Johnson play?

Buddy Johnson is known for playing piano and saxophone.

When and where was Buddy Johnson born?

Buddy Johnson was born 10 January 1915 in Darlington.

External links

Data compiled from open sources; see the source links below. Spotted an error? Let us know.