Plas Johnson
Plas Johnson's not only one of the great honking R&B saxophonists and session musicians, he's a fine bebop and hard bop soloist. Johnson's father was his earliest teacher, helping him learn soprano sax, and his brother Ray later recorded with him in the '50s. Johnson was a prolific studio player in the late '50s and through the '60s, working with artists as diverse as Harry Belafonte and Shorty Rogers. He was featured doing breaks, snippets and short but effective solos on numerous R&B and early rock and roll dates. During the '60s, Johnson was heard on Henry Mancini's "Pink Panther" soundtracks and albums. He also recorded with Red Callender and Earl Palmer in 1960. Johnson was in Merv Griffin's studio band in 1970. His jazz roots and abilities were showcased during the '70s, as Johnson worked with Ray Brown and Herb Ellis and led his own combos. He did sessions with Brown, Ellis, Bobbie Hall, Jake Hanna, Mike Melvoin, Jimmie Smith and the Capp - Pierce orchestra. Johnson has recorded for Capitol and Concord among others. He has a couple of sessions available on CD.
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Discography
16 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Christmas in Hollywood
Jazz - Released by Carell Music on 1 Jan 2000
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Plas Johnson: Mood for the Blues
Jazz - Released by Blue Velvet on 27 Apr 2016
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Sax 5Th Ave (Bonus Track Version)
Jazz - Released by New Jazz Society on 10 Sep 2019
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
This Must Be the Plas! (Bonus Track Version)
Jazz - Released by New Jazz Society on 3 Jun 2019
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Keep That Groove Going! (Instrumental)
Jazz - Released by Fantasy Records on 1 Jan 2001
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The Warm Sound of Plas Johnson Tenor Sax, Vol. 2 - The Madison Avenue Strut
Jazz - Released by Blue Moon on 30 Sep 2000
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Hot, Blue And Saxy
Jazz - Released by Carell Music on 1 Jan 1990
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Downstairs / Blue Jean Shuffle
Jazz - Released by TT Shakers on 29 Jul 2013
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Titanium Hits
Pop - Released by Black & Partner Licenses LLC on 19 Feb 2019
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Plas Johnson: This Must Be the Plas!
Jazz - Released by Blue Velvet on 26 Apr 2016
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
This Must Be the Plas! (Original Jazz Sound)
Bebop - Released by Original Jazz Sound on 1 Jan 1959
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Mood for the Blues
R&B - Released by Milestones Records on 28 Mar 2020
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo