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Drummers · 1923–1966

Osie Johnson

American jazz drummer, arranger and singer (1923–1966)

Born
11 January 1923
Washington, D.C.
Died
10 February 1966
New York City
Country
United States

Biography

Osie Johnson was a jazz musician who played drum kit. Osie Johnson was born on 11 January 1923 in Washington, D.C. and died on 10 February 1966 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz.

James "Osie" Johnson (January 11, 1923, in Washington, D.C. – February 10, 1966, in New York City) was a jazz drummer, arranger and singer.

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Albums where Osie Johnson is credited as a sideman

1958 Lady in Satin — Billie Holiday drums (drum set)
1959 The Birth of a Band — Quincy Jones drums (drum set)
1959 Last Recording — Billie Holiday with Ray Ellis and His Orchestra drums (drum set)
1994 Quincy Plays for Pussycats — Quincy Jones drums (drum set), tambourine

Historic 78 rpm records

  • Jacquet's Dilemma Illinois Jacquet and his orchestra · Johnson · Jacquet · Illinois… · 1955 archive.org ↗
  • Saph Illinois Jacquet and His Orchestra · Acea · Jacquet · Illinois… · 1955 archive.org ↗

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Osie Johnson play?

Osie Johnson is known for playing drum kit.

When and where was Osie Johnson born?

Osie Johnson was born 11 January 1923 in Washington, D.C..

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