William Johnson

American alto saxophonist, clarinetist, arranger and songwriter, also known as Bill Johnson. Born September 30, 1912 in Jacksonville, Florida; died July 5, 1960 in New York, USA. Johnson played with [a=Erskine Hawkins], [a=Jabbo Smith], Baron Lee and [a=Tiny Bradshaw]. Also known for writing Tuxedo Junction with Hawkins. He left Hawkins' band in 1943, and founded [a=Bill Johnson & His Musical Notes] in the mid 1940s.

[b]Do NOT confuse with[/b] trumpeter [a=Bobby Johnson (27)] who also played in [a=Erskine Hawkins And His Orchestra] or trombonist [a=Bill Johnson] of [a=Count Basie Orchestra].

For the gospel songwriter, see [a=William Johnson (20)].