Louis Johnson (born April 13, 1955, Los Angeles, California, USA – died May 21, 2015, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA) was an American R&B, soul, funk and jazz bassist and vocalist. In 1975, with his brother George Johnson they formed the group Brothers Johnson. He also worked as a session musician playing on numerous releases of the 1970's and 1980's including Michael Jackson's albums "Off The Wall", "Thriller" and "Dangerous". He was known for his distinctive slapping technique on the bass guitar. Cousin of Alex Weir.
2023
Midnight Records (4)
CD, Comp
2023
2022
Vinyl Me, Please
LP, Album, RE, 180 + 2xLP, Album, 180 + LP, Album,
2022
MarKeez Records
CD, Album
2022
2022
2022
2021
2020
2020
Blue Note, Universal Music Group
2xCD, Comp
2019
Union Square Production
5xCD, Comp
2017
The Jazz Labels, GRP, Universal Music Group
5xCD, Comp + Box
2017
2015
2014
Thump Records, Universal Music Special Markets
Box, Comp, Ltd + 12xCD, Comp, RE, RM
2012
Expansion
CD, Comp
2012
2012
2012
2012
2011
2011
541
3xCD, Comp
2011
Universal Music, Rodeo Media
3xCD, Comp
2011
BGO Records
CD, Album, RM + CD, Album, RM + Comp
2011
Sony Music
CD, Comp, Lon
2010
Ministry Of Sound
3xCD, Comp, Mixed
2010
2010
2010
2010
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2008
2007
Elemedia S.P.A.
CD, Comp, Enh, Mixed
2007
Edel
2xCD, Comp
2007
Magic Records
2xCD, Comp
2007
3DE Pty Ltd
CD, Single
2007
2007
2007
2006
Liberator Music
CD, Comp, Mixed + DVD, Comp, PAL
2006
Magic Records
CDr, Promo, Smplr
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
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August 18, 1996
White Memorial Conservation Center
Litchfield, Connecticut, United StatesNovember 18, 1994
Hôtel Méridien
Paris, Île-de-France, France1. Short Lament
2. Lament
3. See See Rider Blues(‘Ma’ Rainey & Her Georgia Jazz Band cover)
4. When the Saints Go Marching In([traditional] cover)
September 2, 1994
Artpark Mainstage
Lewiston, New York, United StatesJuly 8, 1994
Le Spectrum
Montreal, Quebec, CanadaJuly 21, 1989
Miami Arena
Miami, Florida, United StatesAugust 6, 1988
Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, Oregon, United StatesJuly 3, 1988
Le Spectrum
Montreal, Quebec, CanadaNovember 2, 1987
Actors Theatre
Louisville, Kentucky, United StatesAugust 15, 1964
La Grande Salle
Montreal, Quebec, CanadaJuly 4, 1964
Freebody Park
Newport, Rhode Island, United StatesMarch 22, 1964
Casa Loma Club
Montreal, Quebec, CanadaMarch 16, 1964
Casa Loma Club
Montreal, Quebec, CanadaAugust 25, 1963
La Tête de L'art
Montreal, Quebec, CanadaAugust 24, 1963
La Tête de L'art
Montreal, Quebec, CanadaAugust 23, 1963
La Tête de L'art
Montreal, Quebec, CanadaAugust 22, 1963
La Tête de L'art
Montreal, Quebec, CanadaAugust 21, 1963
La Tête de L'art
Montreal, Quebec, CanadaAugust 20, 1963
La Tête de L'art
Montreal, Quebec, CanadaAugust 19, 1963
La Tête de L'art
Montreal, Quebec, CanadaAugust 15, 1963
Théâtre Loew's
Montreal, Quebec, Canada