Jimmy Johnson Musical artist

Jimmy Johnson (born 1956) is an American bass guitarist best known for his work with James Taylor, Allan Holdsworth and Flim & the BB's. Raised in a rich musical environment, his father was a 47-year member of the Minnesota Orchestra's bass section, his mother a piano teacher and accompanist, and his brother Gordon is also a professional bassist.In 1976, Johnson worked with Alembic and GHS to create one of the first 5-string bass guitars with a low B string. Living in the Los Angeles area since 1979, Johnson continues to record and tour with singer-songwriter James Taylor as well as guitarist Allan Holdsworth, and is frequently heard with various groups at The Baked Potato jazz club in Studio City, California.

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Birth dateJanuary 01, 1956

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associated musical artist
Allan Holdsworth
Flim & the BB's
James Taylor
BackgroundNon vocal instrumentalist
genre
Jazz
Rock music
Folk rock
Jazz fusion
instrument
Bass guitar

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