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Freddy Johnson

voc, p, 1904-1961 US
Singer / Musician of Jazz

Freddy Johnson (March 12, 1904 – March 24, 1961) was an American jazz pianist and singer who gained popularity in the 1930s playing mostly swing style.He began playing professionally as Florence Mills accompanist, and formed his own band in 1924. In 1925 he worked with Elmer Snowden, and in 1926 he worked with Billy Fowler. He briefly worked with Henri Saparo and Noble Sissle, and then he joined Sam Woodings band and traveled to Europe in June 1928.

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Piano
Genres
  • Jazz
  • Pop
  • Blues
Popular Tracks   
Devotion on Americans in Holland Vol. 2 - the Great 1930s Unissued Studio Recordings by Coleman Hawkins & The Ramblers Dance Orchestra
Lamentation on Americans in Holland Vol. 2 - the Great 1930s Unissued Studio Recordings by Coleman Hawkins & The Ramblers Dance Orchestra
Big Wig in the Wig Wam on European Swing Giants, Vol.3 by Various Artists
Frenchie's Blues on European Swing Giants, Vol.3 by Various Artists
The Blue Room on European Swing Giants, Vol.3 by Various Artists
Jam with Bacon on European Swing Giants, Vol.3 by Various Artists
My Baby's Gone on Jacques Canetti - Mes 50 Ans De Chansons by Jacques Canetti
Thank Good It's Christmas on Last Christmas Songs by Various Artists

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Band Members
Discography
Title Artist Year Type
In Chronology - 1933-1939Freddy Johnson2009Album
Lamentation / DevotionColeman Hawkins & Freddy Johnson1937Album
Swing Sessions 2 - 1938/1939Freddy Johnson, Garland Wilson, Oscar AlemanCompil.
External Links
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