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Embark on a musical journey with Alphonso Johnson, the internationally acclaimed Bassist and Chapman Stick artist.
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Influences and Musical Styles
Alphonso Johnson's style blends jazz, rock, and funk, influenced by Philadelphia and icons like John Coltrane and Miles Davis. His work with Weather Report introduced intricate rhythms and electronic elements. Johnson's versatile performances, including using the Chapman Stick, showcase his wide-ranging impact on music.
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Collaborations
Discover the collaborations that Alphonso Johnson has been a part of throughout his career. From working with renowned artists like George Duke to bands like Santana, his contributions have left an indelible mark on the music industry.
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Discography
Experience the Music
Alphonso Johnson Discography
Alphonso Johnson
Moonshadows
1976
Jazz, Funk/Soul
Fusion
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- Stump
- Involuntary Bliss
- Cosmoba Place
- Pandora's Box
- Up From the Cellar
- Amarteifio
- On the Case
- Unto Thine Own Self Be True
Alphonso Johnson
Yesterday's Dream
1976
Jazz, Funk/Soul
Jazz-Funk, Jazz-Rock, Fusion
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- Love's the Way I Feel 'Bout Cha
- As Little as You
- Scapegoat
- Show Us the Way
- Balls to the Wall
- Tales of Barcelona
- Flight to Hampstead Health
- One to One
Alphonso Johnson
Spellbound
1977
Jazz, Rock
Prog Rock
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- Summer Solstice (First Movement)
- Follow Your Heart
- Bahama Mama
- Nomads
- Moonlight Conversations
- Face Blaster
- Feelings Are…(The Hardest Words to Say)
- Earthtales Suite Intro. Winter Solstace
- Release From Bondage
- Why
- Voice of Authority
- Rushing of the Wind
- Sword and the Scepter
- Summer Solstice (Second Movement)
Jazz is Dead
Blue Light Rain
1998
Psychedelic Music
Jam Rock, Jass Fusion
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- Crazy Fingers
- Unbroken Chain
- Scarlet Begonias
- Dark Star
- Red Baron
- King Solomon's Marbles
- Blues for Allah: Help on the Way
- Blues for Allah: Slipknot
- Blues for Allah: Franklin's Tower
- Blues for Alah: Spiral Staircase
Jazz is Dead
Laughing Water
1999
Psychedelic Music
Jam Rock, Jazz Fusion
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- Vocal Intro/Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodleoo
- Let Me Sing Your blues Away
- Row Jimmy
- Stella Blue
- Vocal Intro/Here Comes Sunshine/Sunshine Jam
- Eyes of the World
- Weather Report Suite, Part 1
- Weather Report Suite, Part 2
Jazz is Dead
Great Sky River (Live)
2001
Psychedelic Music
Jam Rock, Jazz Fusion
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- China Cat Sunflower
- Estimated Prophet
- St. Stephen/The Eleven
- Drums & Jam
- Blues for Allah
- Terrapin Station
- Morning Dew
Jazz is Dead
Grateful Jazz
2004
Psychedelic Music
Jam Rock, Jazz Fusion
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- Cumberland Blues
- Sugar Magnolia
- Jack Straw
- Truckin
- Attics of my Life
- Friend of the Devil
- Uncle John's Band
- Mr. Charlie/One More Saturday Night
- Dark Star
Alphonso Johnson
Metaphors
2017
Jazz, Rock, Latin, Pop
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- Heavy Weather
- Cold
- Lorelei
- Nova Iguacu
- Moisten Harmony
- Like No Place on Earch
- Someday
- Tricotism