Will Johnson

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Will Johnson

bj, g, 1905-1955 US
Singer / Musician of Jazz
A.k.a. William K. Johnson

American banjoist, guitarist and singer, born 1905 in Lexington, Kentucky; died August 13, 1955 in Lexington, Kentucky in a house fire. Active in the music scene in and around Louisville, in 1926 he moved to New York with the Dixie Ramblers. Played also with George Howe (1926-1927) and Luis Russell (1927-1932). During this era he also made recordings with King Oliver, Henry "Red" Allen and Jack Purvis. From 1933 to 34 he played with Fess Williams. After working as a freelance, he stopped playing and returned to Lexington. Not to be confused with bassist Bill Johnson (4), who also occasionally played banjo and guitar.

Instruments

Banjo
Guitar
Vocals

Genres

Jazz
Blues
Pop

Plays With

Fats Waller And His Buddies

Henry "Red" Allen And His Orchestra

Jack Purvis And His Orchestra

King Oliver & His Dixie Syncopators

King Oliver & His Orchestra

Louis Armstrong And His Orchestra

Luis Russell And His Orchestra

Band Members

External Links

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