Saxophonists · 1931–2026

Plas Johnson

American musician

Born: 21 July 1931
Donaldsonville
Died: 15 July 2026
Granada Hills
Country: United States
Record labels: Capitol Records

Biography

Plas Johnson was a jazz musician who played saxophone and tenor saxophone. Plas Johnson was born on 21 July 1931 in Donaldsonville and died on 15 July 2026 in Granada Hills. The music is usually filed under jazz and hip hop culture. Record labels: Capitol Records.

Plas John Johnson Jr. (July 21, 1931 – July 15, 2026) was an American soul-jazz and hard bop tenor saxophonist, probably most widely known as the tenor saxophone soloist on Henry Mancini’s "The Pink Panther Theme". He also performed on alto and baritone sax as well as flute and clarinet.

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Also plays on

Albums where Plas Johnson is credited as a sideman

1954	Swing Easy! — Frank Sinatra	saxophone, woodwind
1960	Nice ’n’ Easy — Frank Sinatra	saxophone, woodwind
1960	This Time I’m Swingin’! — Dean Martin with orchestra conducted by Nelson Riddle	saxophone
1961	Ring-a-Ding Ding! — Frank Sinatra	saxophone, woodwind
1961	I Remember Tommy — Frank Sinatra	saxophone, woodwind
1961	Sinatra’s Swingin’ Session!!! — Frank Sinatra	reeds, saxophone, woodwind
1962	Sinatra and Swingin’ Brass — Frank Sinatra	saxophone, woodwind
1963	The Concert Sinatra — Frank Sinatra	saxophone
1965	A Man and His Music — Frank Sinatra	saxophone
1965	Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Johnny Mercer Song Book — Ella Fitzgerald	tenor saxophone
1977	Streisand Superman — Barbra Streisand	instruments