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Todd Johnson is recognized as a pioneer of the six-string electric bass. With his Zon signature model six-string bass, Todd has developed an innovative technique where he plays chord changes and bass lines simultaneously, plus his ability to play “chord melody” gives him an uniquely rich and fuller sound that proves extremely useful in both solo and small combo work.
In his CD review, Cliff Engle of www.bassically.net notes that “Johnson’s sophisticated chord melodies are unrivaled amongst his contemporaries. (He) has demonstrated that his innovative bass playing style is anything but traditional. (His) guitar-like chordal accompaniment style is reminiscent to that of the legendary jazz guitarists including Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery, and Ron Eschete. Johnson’s guitar-like performance is so convincing that as a listener, if you were not made aware that Johnson was not a jazz guitarist, you would never to able to decipher the difference.”
Todd has been an integral member of the critically acclaimed jazz trio of guitarist Ron Eschete since 1991. Then in 2004, Johnson also joined forces with acclaimed bassist and singer Kristin Korb to form The Kristin Korb/Todd Johnson Trio. Johnson has also performed and/or recorded with other such artists as, Mike Stern, Poncho Sanchez, Frank Potenza, Dave Weckl, Scott Henderson, Plas Johnson, Lew Tabackin, Jack Sheldon, Rufus Reid, Mundell Lowe, Michael Manring, Paul Humphrey, and Frank Gambale.
In his CD review, Cliff Engle of www.bassically.net notes that “Johnson’s sophisticated chord melodies are unrivaled amongst his contemporaries. (He) has demonstrated that his innovative bass playing style is anything but traditional. (His) guitar-like chordal accompaniment style is reminiscent to that of the legendary jazz guitarists including Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery, and Ron Eschete. Johnson’s guitar-like performance is so convincing that as a listener, if you were not made aware that Johnson was not a jazz guitarist, you would never to able to decipher the difference.”
Todd has been an integral member of the critically acclaimed jazz trio of guitarist Ron Eschete since 1991. Then in 2004, Johnson also joined forces with acclaimed bassist and singer Kristin Korb to form The Kristin Korb/Todd Johnson Trio. Johnson has also performed and/or recorded with other such artists as, Mike Stern, Poncho Sanchez, Frank Potenza, Dave Weckl, Scott Henderson, Plas Johnson, Lew Tabackin, Jack Sheldon, Rufus Reid, Mundell Lowe, Michael Manring, Paul Humphrey, and Frank Gambale.
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Solerise
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A Solo Offering
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MegaDoug had the pleasure of hearing/meeting/greeting this guy at the 2012 NAMM show, what a monster bassist!
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Thu Sep 01 11 08:00 PM
16 May 2011 | from www.reverbnation.com/toddjohnsonmusic
Steamers Jazz Club and Cafe in Fullerton, CA - Come join me
with the Ron Eschete Trio every "first Thursday of the month".
We've been there since 1996...stop by and find out why!
- Thu Jun 02 11 08:00 PM 2 Mar 2009 | from www.reverbnation.com/toddjohnsonmusic
- TJ3 @ Gallis Wednesday February 18, 2009 10 Feb 2009 | from toddjohnsonmusic.com/news/blogger.html
- Every Saturday in February!! 9 Feb 2009 | from toddjohnsonmusic.com/news/blogger.html
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