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	Thomastik-Infeld endorsing artist, Henry Johnson, playes Jazz Bepop Series Henry Johnson Henry Johnson is one on the artists who became close friends and a member of Peter Infeld´s "open house". Photos from above to below: Henry Johnson and Peter Infeld in Vienna, visiting a "Heuriger" (Viennese Vine place) Henry Johnson and Karl Ratzer(-> artist page) Henry Johnson at NAMM 99, LA, jamin´at Thomastik-Infeld´s (-> visit Thomastik-infeld at NAMM 99) Henry Johnson has played with some of the top international jazz stars, including Joe Williams, Stanley Turrentine, Dizzy Gillespie and Ramsey Lewis. The prodigious jazz musician from Chicago with R&B, gospel, blues and jazz roots has recently been on the road, playing with legendary vocalists Joe Williams and Nancy Wilson, at locations across the globe. He has played with Williams on and off since 1985, during which time he has also performed with Lewis, his own ensemble, the Boston Pops Orchestra and the Count Basie Orchestra, to name just a few groups and artists. In 1974, after a stint with R&B artist Isaac Hayes in 1969 and a steady gig with the Chicago-based Billy Foster Band, Johnson began to play with saxophone great Sonny Stitt, as well as playing with his own trio and the Jazz Orchestra.


Playing with such talent virtually guarantees experience, and sure enough, Johnson gained immeasurable experience during this time. His career has been a whirlwind tour of the world since, playing with the names already listed above as well as creating his own style. On his latest album, the 1994 release Missing You, Johnson blends contemporary grooves with prodigious jazz licks. A featured track is "Mileslike," a tribute to trumpet great Miles Davis, one of his musical influences.