Henry Johnson (guitarist)
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Henry Johnson | |
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| Born | January 28, 1954 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Labels | MCA |
| Website | www |
Henry Johnson (born January 28, 1954) is an American jazz guitarist from Chicago.
Johnson was born in Chicago on January 28, 1954, and grew up in Memphis.[1] He started playing the guitar at the age of 12, teaching himself.[1] He played various styles of music until hearing Wes Montgomery ignited an interest in jazz.[1] He entered Indiana University in 1973.[2]
Johnson has worked with Hank Crawford, Freddie Hubbard, Ramsey Lewis, Norman Simmons, Jimmy Smith, Sonny Stitt, Stanley Turrentine, Joe Williams, and Nancy Wilson.[2] He has led his own bands since 1982.[1]
