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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.
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Big Wig in the Wig Wam on European Swing Giants, Vol.3 by Various Artists Lamentation on Americans in Holland Vol. 2 - the Great 1930s Unissued Studio Recordings by Coleman Hawkins & The Ramblers Dance Orchestra Devotion on Americans in Holland Vol. 2 - the Great 1930s Unissued Studio Recordings by Coleman Hawkins & The Ramblers Dance Orchestra Wo Ist Der Mann? (10-14-33) on Complete Jazz Series 1933 - 1939 by Freddy Johnson Sweet Georgia Brown on Sweet Georgia Brown - Single by Freddy Johnson, Arthur Briggs & Fredd Johnson and Arthur Briggs All Star Orchestra Foxy and Grapes on Sweet Georgia Brown - Single by Freddy Johnson, Arthur Briggs & Fredd Johnson and Arthur Briggs All Star Orchestra The Blue Room on European Swing Giants, Vol.3 by Various Artists Jam with Bacon on European Swing Giants, Vol.3 by Various Artists Frenchie's Blues on European Swing Giants, Vol.3 by Various Artists Big Wig In The Wigwam (06-28-39) on Complete Jazz Series 1933 - 1939 by Freddy JohnsonTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
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Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Chronology - 1933-1939 | Freddy Johnson | 2009 | Album |
| Lamentation / Devotion | Coleman Hawkins & Freddy Johnson | 1937 | Album |
| Swing Sessions 2 - 1938/1939 | Freddy Johnson, Garland Wilson, Oscar Aleman | Compil. |
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