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    William Johnson
    William Johnson

    American alto saxophonist, clarinetist, arranger and songwriter, also known as Bill Johnson. Born September 30, 1912 in Jacksonville, Florida; died July 5, 1960 in New York, USA. Johnson played with Erskine Hawkins, Jabbo Smith, Baron Lee and Tiny Bradshaw. Also known for writing Tuxedo Junction with Hawkins. He left Hawkins' band in 1943, and founded Bill Johnson & His Musical Notes in the mid 1940s.

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    Do NOT confuse with trumpeter [a=Bobby Johnson (27)] who also played in Erskine Hawkins And His Orchestra or trombonist Bill Johnson of Count Basie Orchestra.
    For the gospel songwriter, see [a=William Johnson (20)].

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