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Plas Johnson
ts, sax, fl, *1931 US, Louisiana
Musician of Jazz
A.k.a. Plas John Johnson Jr. Johnny Beecher
Plas John Johnson (July 21, 1931, Donaldsonville, USA) is an American jazz saxophonist, probably most widely known as the soloist on Henry Mancini's "The Pink Panther Theme". Plas and brother Ray Johnson formed the The Johnson Brothers' Combo, that played in and around New Orleans before 1951. Johnson is the featured soloist of countless albums, including those of Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole, Barbra Streisand, Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Linda Ronstadt, Sarah Vaughan and was a regular session sideman during Capitol Records golden years.
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Pink Panther/It Had Better Be Tonight (Meglio Stasera) on Ultra-Lounge: Mondo Hollywood by Various Artists Tanya on Ultra-Lounge: Fuzzy Retail Sampler by Various Artists The Big Twist on Ultra-Lounge: Saxophobia by Various Artists Johnson's Bossa Nova on The Warm Sound of Plas Johnson Tenor Sax, Vol. 2 - The Madison Avenue Strut by Plas Johnson Blue Jean Shuffle - Master on Bop Me Daddy by Plas Johnson Hit the Road Jack - studio on From C to Shining C by Various Artists The Next Time You See Me - studio on From C to Shining C by Various Artists Dungaree Hop - Master on Bop Me Daddy by Plas Johnson Just Friends on The Warm Sound of Plas Johnson Tenor Sax, Vol. 2 - The Madison Avenue Strut by Plas Johnson Diane on The Warm Sound of Plas Johnson Tenor Sax, Vol. 2 - The Madison Avenue Strut by Plas JohnsonTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
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Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Must Be The Plas! Johnson Mood For The Blues | Plas Johnson | 2013 | Compil. |
| All Blues | Plas Johnson, Ernie Watts, L.A. R&B Project | 2008 | Album |
| Keep That Groove Going! | Plas Johnson / Red Holloway | 2001 | Album |
| Christmas In Hollywood | Plas Johnson | 2000 | Album |
| The Warm Sound Of Plas Johnson Tenor Sax Volume One "Midnight Blues" | Plas Johnson | 1996 | Album |
| Volume Two "The Madison Avenue Strut" | Plas Johnson | 1996 | Compil. |
| On The Trail! | Totti Bergh & Plas Johnson | 1993 | Album |
| Hot Blue And Saxy | Plas Johnson | 1992 | Album |
| Rockin' With The Plas - The Capitol Singles | Plas Johnson | 1982 | Compil. |
| Positively | Plas Johnson | 1976 | Album |
| The Blues | Plas Johnson | 1976 | Album |
| Hot Tracks | Herb Ellis-Ray Brown Sextet Featuring Harry Edison, Jake Hanna, Plas Johnson, Mike Melvoin | 1976 | Album |
| After You've Gone | Herb Ellis, Ray Brown, Harry Edison, Jake Hanna, Plas Johnson, George Duke | 1975 | Album |
| Tanya / Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying | Plas Johnson | 1963 | Single |
| Mood For The Blues | Plas Johnson | 1961 | Album |
| Mood For The Blues / One Mint Julep | Plas Johnson | 1961 | Single |
| This Must Be The Plas! | Plas Johnson | 1959 | Single |
| Too Close For Comfort | Plas Johnson | 1959 | Single |
| Selections From The Album This Must Be The Plas! | Plas Johnson | 1959 | Single |
| This Must Be The Plas | Plas Johnson | 1959 | Album |
| Robbins Nest Cha Cha / Plaz Jazz | Plas Johnson | 1958 | Single |
| Bop Me Daddy | Plas Johnson | 1956 | Album |
| L.A. '55 | Plas Johnson | Album | |
| Lift Off / Buck Dance | Plas Johnson | Single | |
| Caravan / Last Call | Plas Johnson | Single | |
| Thar He Blows | Plas Johnson | Single |
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