Howard Johnson

Howard Johnson

Howard Lewis Johnson (born August 7, 1941) in Montgomery, Alabama, is an American jazz musician known mainly for his work on tuba and baritone saxophone, although he also plays the bass clarinet, trumpet, and other reed instruments. Johnson has accompanied George Gruntz extensively. As a leader, he released three albums during the 1990s for Verve Records, the first Arrival, a tribute to Pharoah Sanders. In 1981 he performed at the Woodstock Jazz Festival, held in celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Creative Music Studio. In 1984, he appeared as part of the Gil Evans Orchestra, accompanying Jaco Pastorius at the Live Under The Sky Festival in Japan. He had a minor role in the 1983 film, Eddie and the Cruisers as Wendell's replacement. He has also appeared in episodes of Matlock and Hill Street Blues. Johnson famously accompanied James Taylor in a performance of Jelly Man Kelly on Sesame Street in 1983, and also on tin whistle when Taylor sings to Oscar The Grouch. (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

  • Title: Howard Johnson
  • Popularity: 1.113
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1941-08-07
  • Place of Birth: Montgomery, Alabama, USA
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Howard Johnson Movies

  • 1978
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    The Last Waltz

    The Last Waltz

    7.629 1978 HD

    Martin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from "The Band's" incredible farewell tour with probing backstage interviews and featured...

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  • 2007
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    George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band-Estival Jazz Lugano

    George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band-Estival Jazz Lugano

    7 2007 HD

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  • 1983
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    Eddie and the Cruisers

    Eddie and the Cruisers

    6.6 1983 HD

    A television newswoman picks up the story of a 1960s rock band whose long-lost leader — Eddie Wilson — may still be alive, while...

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  • 1984
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    Black Hollywood

    Black Hollywood

    1 1984 HD

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