b, *1923 US, Chicago Heights, Illinois
Musician / Arranger / Producer of Jazz and R&B/Soul
A.k.a. John William Pate Etap
John W. "Johnny" Pate (born December 5, 1923, Chicago Heights, Illinois) is a former jazz bassist who later became a music arranger/producer, and a leading figure in Chicago soul as well as pop/R&B music.Pate learned to play piano and tuba as a child, and later picked up the bass and learned arranging while serving in the Army.Johnny and his wife Carolyn currently reside in Fairview, Texas
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Johnny Pate Combo Jazz |
Johnny Pate Quintet Jazz and Blues |
Johnny Pate's Orchestra Jazz and R&B/Soul |